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Oil Spills (Dispersants)

Volume 962: debated on Wednesday 14 February 1979

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asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if he is satisfied that the use of dispersants in the treatment of oil spills at sea has no detrimental effect on the United Kingdom's already depleted fish stocks.

The dispersants approved for use in United Kingdom waters are those which will not damage fish stocks any more than is likely to result from exposure to the untreated oil.