§ Mr. MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what consultations he has had with environmental, fishing and maritime representative organisations regarding the proposed dumping of redundant munitions off Porcupine hank; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonNone. Ministry of Defence sea dumping activities are consistent with international agreements and are carried out in a strictly controlled manner to ensure that they do not cause damage to the marine environment, or interfere with fishing or other legitimate uses of the sea. MOD will terminate all sea dumping of redundant munitions by 1 January 1993 in line with international agreements.