§ Baroness Hilton of Eggardonasked Her Majesty's Government:
How many reports they have received from ship masters of a lack of adequate port reception facilities for oil and garbage; what is the average length of time that a ship waits in order to use reception facilities; and whether any representations have been received from ship masters regarding waiting times.
The Earl of CaithnessWe have received six reports during the past 12 months from ship masters of a lack of adequate port reception facilities for oil and garbage. No representations have been received from ship masters regarding waiting times.