HC Deb 08 March 1994 vol 239 c122W
Mr. Leigh

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport when Her Majesty's Government will ratify the International Maritime Organisation's regulations controlling the discharge of sewage from ships; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Norris

The Government will consider ratification of annexe IV of MARPOL when the findings of a comprehensive survey of United Kingdom reception facilities, including those for sewage, are available later in the year.