Written question asked by Michael Meacher (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 October 1996. It was answered by John Bowis (Conservative) on Monday, 14 October 1996 on behalf of the Department of Transport.

Dept of Transport

Question: To comment on the implications for environmental protection policy for coastal waters of the decision of the Court of Session, announced on 16th September on compensation claims made by Shetland Islanders for oil pollution contamination arising from the `Braer' tanker accident of January 1993.

Answer: Mr. Meacher: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport if he will make a statement on the implications for environmental protection policy for coastal waters of the decision of the Court of Session, announced on 16 September, on compensation claims made by Shetland islanders for oil pollution contamination arising from the Braer tanker accident of January 1993. [40393] Mr Bowis: No decision was announced by the Court of Session on 16 September in relation to compensation claims arising out of the Braer incident.

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