asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if his attention has been directed to a statement by the British Minister of Transport made in the House of Commons on 18th November, 1953, to the effect that it had been decided to invite the principal maritime powers to a conference early next year to discuss the question of eliminating the pollution of the seas by oil; and, if so, if the Government have been invited to send representatives or whether any exchange of information has occurred on this matter in view of complaints from tourist resorts affected by the oil; and, if not, if he will obtain an invitation in view of the grave concern of this matter to the citizens of the Republic and in order to make known the Government's views on the matter.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Maritime Powers Conference.
It may be assumed that the Government will take part in any international discussions which may be arranged on the problem of oil pollution.