HC Deb 17 May 1971 vol 817 cc197-8W
Mr. Kinnock

asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many laboratories in South Wales are equipped to carry out estimation of heavy metal atmospheric contamination.

Mr. Peter Thomas

It is not clear whether the hon. Member is referring to chemical analysis or to the collection of samples and I am writing to the hon. Member about this.

Mr. Kinnock

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what communication his Department has received from Magor and St. Mellons Rural District Council on the subject of heavy metal contamination; and what reply has been sent.

Mr. Peter Thomas

The Medical Officer of Health of Magor and St. Mellons Rural District Council has been in touch with my Department on this subject. I am writing to the hon. Member about it.