§ 81. Mr. Terry Davisasked the Secretary of State for the Environment when the appropriate section of his Department was informed about the allegation of cyanide dumping at Shirley Quarry, which was contained in a letter sent to him on 17th February, 1971.
§ Mr. Eldon GriffithsOn 19th January this year, but as has already been explained to the hon. Member the letter to which reference is made was concerned primarily with conditions at the quarry generally and the letter stated that the local authorities primarily concerned had been contacted by the correspondent.
§ Mr. Terry Davisasked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he received an appeal against the enforcement notice served by Bromsgrove Rural District Council on the people using the 433W Shirley Quarry at Wythall; when he expects to hold the public inquiry into the appeal; and why it has not been possible to arrange for this appeal to be held sooner.
§ Mr. Eldon GriffithsAppeals against the enforcement notice were received on 19th March and 22nd March, 1971, respectively. A local inquiry has been arranged for 19th April next. Earlier dates suggested by the Department were not acceptable to the parties concerned.