§ 21. Mr. Dalyellasked the Secretary of State for Trade if he will make a statement on the work of the marine pollution control unit and of the Standing Committee on pollution clearance at sea in relation to the procurement of equipment to combat oil spillages.
§ Mr. TebbitMy Department's marine pollution control unit is proceeding with the acquisition of additional equipment on the basis of the proposals contained in the report "Improved Arrangements to Combat Pollution at Sea". The Standing Committee on pollution clearance at sea has been informed of these proposals and its advice will be sought as necessary.