Ship-to-Ship Oil as Cargo Transfer Debate
Speaking in a debate in Parliament, Peter Aldous raises the concerns of local businesses about job prospects in the Lowestoft area as a result of the ban on ship-to-ship oil transfer.
Peter Aldous (Waveney) (Con): I was heavily lobbied on this issue immediately after I was elected and I listened to a lot of businesses that are concerned about the job prospects in the Lowestoft area as a result of the ban. I should like to mention in particular the Regulatory Policy Committee's report, dated 13 April, the summary opinion of which is:
Will the Minister confirm that he has had regard to the findings of the Regulatory Policy Committee in coming to his decision?
Mike Penning: Not only have I had those findings, but I will look at them after the consultation is concluded.