§ Mr. Jim CunninghamTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what conclusions have been reached by Her Majesty's inspectorate of pollution's investigation into the fire at Whitley incinerator, Coventry, on 8 March; and if he will make a statement. [25922]
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§ Mr. Clappison[holding answer 22 April 1996]: The investigations into the incident at the Coventry and Solihull Waste Disposal Co. Ltd. incinerator on 8 March are still in progress. A detailed report from the operator is expected shortly, together with a report from Coventry Environmental Services, which has been investigating the health effects. These reports will be considered in order 243W to determine whether there are any actions required to prevent or minimise similar incidents in the future. The investigation is likely to be complete by the end of May.