Written question asked by Lord Field of Birkenhead (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 18 July 1990. It was answered by David Trippier (Conservative) on Wednesday, 18 July 1990 on behalf of the Department of the Environment.

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Written question

Question

To comment on financial help to Wirral council following clean-up operation of oil which leaked from a Kuwait Petroleum Company tanker on 12 July; & if, following major spillage of oil will set up an inquiry to consider question of responsibility & compensation. - (Holding answer 16 July 1990).

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

176 c567-8W

Session

1989-90

Subjects

Compensation Liability Equipment Oil Local government finance Pollution Nature conservation Pollution control Rivers Tankers Polluter pays principle Shell UK Marine Pollution Control Unit River Mersey Wirral Council Kuwaiti Oil Tanker Company