§ Mr. Elystan Morganasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what information he has concerning the dumping of toxic wastes in any of the British sea areas which have or could have the effect of causing pollution in Cardigan Bay.
§ Mr. Anthony StodartUnder our voluntary arrangements my Department requires full details of the amount and composition of wastes before agreeing to dumping in the sea. Agreement is only given if we are satisfied that no harm to fisheries or the marine environment will result.
There are no consents in operation for dumping waste in Cardigan Bay, and I am advised that approved dumping elsewhere will not affect the area.
In addition to the voluntary dumping arrangements, we monitor fish and shellfish for pollutants in the seas round England and Wales to ensure that no harm is being caused either to fish or to consumers.