§ Mr. Viggersasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what estimate he has made of the effect there would be on the production, home sales and export sales of marine antifouling paints if a ban were imposed on organo-tin based compounds.
§ Mr. TrippierThe Government has proposed to restrict the availability of antifouling paints based on organo-tin compounds for boats under 12 metres in length. No more widespread ban is contemplated. I am aware of the views of the industry but no precise estimate can be made in view of the possibility of substituting alternative antifouling paints.