HC Deb 27 November 1978 vol 959 cc25-6W
Mr. Molloy

asked the Secretary of State for Trade what are the latest developments concerning the"Christos Bitas"oil tanker; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Clinton Davis:

I have today placed in the Library a report by my Department entitled"Christos Bitas—The Fight At Sea Against Pollution ". This describes what I believe was a most skilful and successful operation to minimise the pollution arising from this casualty and I congratulate all concerned.

Our preliminary inquiry into the cause of the casualty is well advanced and I am in touch with the Greek authorities about their inquiry.

of vehicle bulbs together with the number of vehicle bulbs imported from Hong Kong, Taiwan and South Korea.

Mr. Meacher:

The percentage of the United Kingdom market held by imports of vehicle bulbs in recent years was:

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