§ 17. Mr. BarnesTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what investigations were undertaken by his Department into dioxin levels and their potential sources in Staveley, Derbyshire between the samples taken from near Hall lane, Staveley, early in 1992 and samples taken from several areas on 23 February 1993; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. HowardSamples were taken by HMIP in connection with dioxins in the Staveley area of Derbyshire on 18 February 1992, 3 September 1992, 4 February 1993 and 23 February 1993.
The samples taken were of herbage and soil and from deposits in a scrap metal melting plant at a local foundry. HMIP and MAFF are continuing their investigations into dioxin levels in this area.