§ Mr. Beithasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what steps he is taking to monitor any coastal air pollution which might arise from the burning of waste by incinerator vessels operating off Berwick-upon-Tweed.
§ Mr. Denis HowellThe incineration of certain wastes takes place at sea about 100 miles east of Berwick-upon-Tweed. I am satisfied that this causes no coastal air pollution problem. Local authorities already have powers to undertake monitoring should they wish to do so.