§ Mr. Hancockasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what regulations cover the dumping at sea of toxic material, including asbestos.
§ Mr. GummerThe deposit of any substance or article in the sea from ships aircraft, hovercraft, or marine structures is governed by the Dumping at Sea Act 1974. The legislation provides that, subject to certain exemptions, such deposit may take place only under the terms of a licence granted by the appropriate Government Department.