HC Deb 11 February 1964 vol 689 cc33-4W
Sir R. Thompson

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs by what means the water from the recently dug drainage ditch round the contaminated land at Smarden is disposed of, and where.

Mr. Corfield

The water is being taken in tankers and discharged to the tidal chamber of the canal outfall belonging to the Kent River Board at Dymchurch. I am advised that this means of disposal is entirely safe.

Sir R. Thompson

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs what is the estimated tonnage of soil to be removed from Smarden because of its extreme toxicity.

Mr. Corfield

Two thousand tons.

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