§ Mr. HardyTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many prosecutions have been pursued during the last five years in response to criminal or irresponsible action leading to oil pollution of seas and coastal waters; and what assessment he has made of the adequacy of current regulations and sanctions. [13117]
§ Mr. NorrisI refer the hon. Member to the replies I gave to the hon. Member for Nottingham, North (Mr. Allen) on 24 January,Official Report, column 270, and on 31 January, Official Report, columns 807–8.