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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Question: When (a) Finasol OSR 51, (b) Slickgone LTSW, (c) Slickgone NS, (d) Dispolene 345, (e) Correctsit 9500, (f) Annersperse 9538 and (g) Super 25 were tested and approved for use on oil spills; and which department approved them. - Inc list. (Holding answer 14 March 1996).

Answer: Mr. Ainger: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when (a) Finasol OSR 51, (b) Slickgone LTSW, (c) Slickgone NS, (d) Dispolene 345, (e) Correctsit 9500, (f) Annersperse 9538 and (g) Super 25 were tested and approved for use on oil spills; and which department approved them.[20761] Mr. Baldry: [holding answer 14 March 1996]: Dispolene 345, Correctsit 9500 and Annersperse 9538 are not approved dispersant products. All the remaining dispersants listed have been approved by the Department following successful completion of efficacy and toxicity tests. The approval dates are as follows: Finasol OSR 51: 1987 Slickgone LTSW: 1984 Slickgone NS: 1988 Super 25: 1990

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