§ Ms. Harmanasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what actions have been taken to protect the public who might visit the local beach from the effects of the radioactive leak at Sellafield.
§ Mr. WaldegraveMembers of the public have been advised to avoid unnecessary use of the beaches (or swimming in the sea) and handling material washed up by the sea on the 10-mile stretch of coast between St. Bees and Eskmeals. BNFL is carrying out daily monitoring and contaminated items are collected and removed as soon as they are found. The Department of Health and Social Security is keeping under review the necessity for giving advice on health aspects.
§ Ms. Harmanasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will publish the findings of his Department's inquiry into the leak at Sellafield.
§ Mr. WaldegraveYes, as soon as possible after it is received by Ministers, provided there is no risk of prejudicing any legal proceedings.