§ Dr. CunninghamTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport what investigations have been conducted by his Department into recent alleged discharges of oil from the ferry Pride of Walmer.
§ Mr. PortilloAll papers and photographs received by the Department have been passed to the litigation division of the Treasury Solicitor's Department. An inquiry officer of that Department is investigating the alleged incident and in due course will present his findings to the Treasury Solicitor, who will determine whether the evidence is sufficient to justify a prosecution.