Written question asked by Lord Wallace of Tankerness (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 26 February 1997. It was answered by Lord Forsyth of Drumlean (Conservative) on Wednesday, 26 February 1997 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

Question: What is the current estimate of the costs incurred by his Department and agencies for which his Department is responsible in the clearing up operation which followed the grounding of the MV Braer on Shetland in January 1993. - Includes figure.

Answer: Mr. Wallace: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the current estimate of the costs incurred by his Department and agencies for which his Department is responsible in the clearing up operation which followed the grounding of the MV Braer on Shetland in January 1993. [17699] Mr. Michael Forsyth: The clearing-up operation was undertaken on behalf of the Government by the Department of Transport. The costs incurred by my Department related primarily to testing and monitoring for traces of oil and amounted to some £900,000.

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