§ Mr. SoleyTo ask the President of the Board of Trade which body will be responsible for any pollution arising from the removal of the wreck of the Shell Brent Spar platform; and to what extent liability will reflect the polluter pays principle. [26692]
§ Mr. EggarThe owners—Shell UK Ltd. and Esso Exploration & Production UK Ltd.—will be responsible. Any residual liabilities will remain with the owners in perpetuity.