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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Viscount Caldecote (Conservative). It was answered by Viscount Goschen (Conservative) on Wednesday, 19 June 1996.


Goschen, Viscount

Question
Whether, in the event of a shipping accident which may result in pollution of the coastline, the port authority with jurisdiction over the area concerned has overriding authority to direct salvage operations so as to minimise the pollution which may occur. -

Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
573 c309 
Session
1995-96
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Accidents Ministerial powers Pollution Shipping Seas and oceans Salvage MV Sea Empress
Legislation
Merchant Shipping Act 1995