Written question asked by Earl of Haddington (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 31 March 1999. It was answered by Lord Whitty (Labour) on Wednesday, 31 March 1999.

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Whitty, Lord

Question

What information they have on the cause of (a) the rise in height of the Indian Ocean; and (b) the destruction of coral reefs in that area and elsewhere; and what representations they are making to overseas governments on the basis of this knowledge. [HL 1698].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

HL 1698; 599 c47-8WA

Session

1998-99

Subjects

Climate Environment protection Seas and oceans Sea level Coral reefs Indian Ocean