HC Deb 14 January 1980 vol 976 cc631-2W
Mr. Hooley

asked the Secretary of State for Industry what steps Her Majesty's Government are proposing to take to make the public aware of the importance of the oceans and their resources.

Mr. Tebbit

I have been asked to reply.

The importance of the oceans and their resources is in general well understood in this country. The Government will continue to take such steps as are necessary to publicise issues of national concern.