Written question asked by Nick Ainger (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 18 March 1996. It was answered by Tony Baldry (Conservative) on Monday, 18 March 1996 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

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Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question

What tests and certification procedures have been carried out by his Department into the toxicity of those dispersants used on oil from the `Sea Empress' and their effect on the marine environment and on human health. - Inc fact that a copy of the review was placed in Lib on completion earlier this year. (Holding answer 14 March 1996).

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

274 c27-8w; 20808;20809

Session

1995-96

Subjects

Environment protection Health hazards Oil Pollution Pollution control Solvents MV Sea Empress