HC Deb 21 February 1972 vol 831 cc192-3W
Mr. Kinnock

asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will seek to arrange a meeting of local authorities in Mon-mouthshire for discussions about the source, incidence and implications of heavy metal pollution on the Bristol Channel coast and hinterland.

Mr. Peter Thomas

I will bear this suggestion in mind when I receive the results of the study into heavy metal pollution which I announced on 23rd November, 1971. In the meantime my Department is available to advise local authorities on pollution problems.

Mr. Kinnock

asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will examine the feasibility of establishing a permanent system of testing for heavy metal contamination in the atmosphere and earth of South-East Wales.

Mr. Peter Thomas

I will consider the hon. Member's suggestion in the light of the results of the study into heavy metal pollution which I announced on 23rd November, 1971.