HC Deb 25 June 1979 vol 969 c18W
32. Mr. Grimond

asked the Secretary of State for Trade what reports he has received of a tanker sailing between the mainland of Shetland and Foula; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Tebbit

Since the beginning of May, I have received a report of one tanker sailing between the mainland of Shetland and Foula. Under the agreement reached in May with the users of the oil terminal at Sullom Voe on the routeing of tankers around the mainland, tankers must avoid this passage. I shall keep the effectiveness of these arrangements under close review.

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