§ Mr. Kinnockasked 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 ThomasI 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. Kinnockasked 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 ThomasI 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.