HC Deb 19 May 1989 vol 153 c323W
Mr. Wigley

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what discussions Her Majesty's Government have held during this Parliament with representatives of the Irish Government concerning pollution levels in the Irish sea.

Mrs. Virginia Bottomley

Regular formal and informal contact takes place between representatives of the United Kingdom and Irish Governments on particular aspects of the marine environment such as the falling discharge of radioactive substances or factors relevant to the management of fisheries. More wide-ranging discussions on the marine environment take place from time to time. The next such meeting of officials is scheduled for 24–25 May.