§ Mr. Hardyasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he is satisfied with the action taken by local authorities in South Yorkshire following the recent asbestos deposition.
§ Sir George YoungI am advised that the Sheffield city and Rotherham metropolitan borough councils have taken appropriate and effective action, and that the work of cleaning up is progressing smoothly.
§ Mr. Hardyasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will provide financial support to the local authorities concerned with the recent asbestos fallout in South Yorkshire.
§ Sir George YoungMy hon. Friend will consider any representations that the authorities concerned may wish to make.
§ Mr. Hardyasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what action he has taken in response to the recent fall-out of asbestos in parts of South Yorkshire; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir George YoungThe primary responsibility for taking action in this matter lies with the local environmental health departments; my Department has kept in touch with the authorities concerned.
§ Mr. Hardyasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is his estimate of the volume of asbestos which fell upon areas of South Yorkshire between 14 and 16 December.
§ Sir George YoungIt is not possible to make an accurate estimate of the volume of asbestos which fell on these areas.