HC Deb 10 February 1994 vol 237 c470W
Mr. Alex Carlile

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will raise the maximum fine for illegal dumping of waste from shipping on to beaches; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Norris

[holding answer 8 February 1994]: The maximum fine on conviction by indictment for causing pollution of United Kingdom waters by the illegal discharge of wastes from ships is unlimited.