HC Deb 20 May 1976 vol 911 cc673-4W
Mr. Adley

asked the Secretary of State for Trade what is the proportion of British ownership of the "Urquiola".

Mr. Clinton Davis

As far as I am aware, there is no element of British ownership in the "Urquiola" which is owned by Naviera Artola S.A. of Astarloa 7, Bilbao 1, Spain.

Mr. Adley

asked the Secretary of State for Trade what consultations he has had with TOVALOP concerning its current activities in La Coruña connected with the "Urquiola" disaster.

Mr. Clinton Davis

None.

Mr. Adley

asked the Secretary of State for Trade what consultations he has had with the P & I Club concerning its current activities in La Coruña connected with the "Urquiola" disaster.

Mr. Clinton Davis

There has been informal discussion between my Department and the P & I Club on the progress made in clearing the spilled oil, and the possible need for assistance.