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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Kennet (Labour). It was answered by Viscount Davidson (Conservative) on Wednesday, 6 June 1990.


Oral question

Question
If undertaking given in Commons by Minister for Aviation & Shipping to Member for South Hams in relation to recent oil spill south of Start Point implies that HMG have withdrawn from various international Conventions that strictly limit liability of polluters of sea, whether by oil or by other substances & if HMG will now insist on full insurance cover for all kinds of pollution by ships, whatever their flag.

Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
519 c1503 
Session
1989-90
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Compensation Liability Oil Pollution Pollution control Treaties Marine insurance MV Rosebay
Contains statistics
Yes