§ Mr. CohenTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what assessments have been made of the pollution of ground water by aviation fuel in and around airfields operated by his Department and bases operated by United States forces.
§ Mr. Kenneth CarlisleBoreholes and drainage outfalls from military airfields, including those made available to the United States air force, are monitored by the Property Services Agency, and the National Rivers Authority as548W appropriate, to ensure compliance with European Community water quality criteria, the Control of Pollution Act 1974, and the Water Act 1989.