§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Trade whether he will make a further statement on the blowing up of the Greek oil-tanker "Eleni V"; why this action was not taken earlier; and whether he will list the coastal resorts which have been adversely affected since this tanker foundered.
§ Mr. Clinton DavisThe bow section of the "Eleni V" was blown up some 26 miles east of Lowestoft on 30th May. This course was adopted as a last resort since it meant deliberately releasing the oil remaining in the hulk and risking further pollution.
Since the collision, oil has come ashore at points between Winterton and Alder-burgh. The only significant beach pollution is now at Hopton and Corson.