HC Deb 17 June 1996 vol 279 c338W
Mr. Ainger

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport how much the international oil pollution compensation fund and the Sea Empress insurers have paid out to victims of the spillage engaged in(a) fishing, (b) tourism, (c) clean-up operations and (d) other. [32961]

Mr. Norris

The international oil pollution compensation fund has provided the following information on the amounts paid by the joint claims handling office by 14 June:

£
Tourism 54,596.75
Fishing 1,205,327.93
Clean-up 0
Other 45,188.29
Total 1,305,112.07

In addition, cheques amounting to £75,348.06 are awaiting collection by claimants.

Mr. Ainger

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport how much has been spent to date by(a) local authorities, (b) the marine pollution control unit and (c) private organisations on the Sea Empress clean-up operation. [32960]

Mr. Norris

Precise figures on local authority expenditure are not available, but it is estimated that they have incurred costs of the order of £4 million. To date, the marine pollution control unit has spent £7,372,022. Information on spending by private organisations is not held by Government.