HC Deb 14 May 1991 vol 191 c114W
Mr. Flynn

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will set out all regulations in place to cover the shipment of toxic and hazardous chemicals, including wastes, in the English, Irish and Bristol channels.

Mr. McLoughlin

The regulations covering the shipment of toxic and hazardous chemicals by sea are as follows:

  • The Merchant Shipping (Tankers) (EEC Requirements) Regulations 1981.
  • The Merchant Shipping (Tankers) (EEC Requirements) (Amendment) Regulations 1982.
  • The Merchant Shipping (Gas Carriers) Regulations 1986.
  • The Merchant Shipping (IBC Code) Regulations 1987.
  • The Merchant Shipping (BCH Code) Regulations 1987.
  • The Merchant Shipping (IBC Code) (Amendment) Regulations 1990.
  • The Merchant Shipping (BCH Code) (Amendment) Regulations 1990.