Written question asked by Lord Berkeley (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 July 2000. It was answered by Lord Macdonald of Tradeston (Labour) on Monday, 17 July 2000.

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Macdonald of Tradeston, Lord

Question

Whether in the absence of a world-wide prohibition on the use of tributylin (TBT) anti-fouling paint on commercial vessels, they will support such a prohibition on all ships entering European ports. [HL 3280].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 3280; 615 c67WA

Session

1999-00

Subjects

Environment protection EU action Pollution control Paint Shipping Seas and oceans