HC Deb 11 May 1983 vol 42 c334W
Mr. William Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether any acid rain has been known to fall in Northern Ireland; and, if so, when, where, and in what quantities.

Mr. David Mitchell

The acidity of rainfall has not so far been monitored in Northern Ireland, but it is proposed to set up a monitoring unit shortly. There is no evidence at present to suggest that levels of air pollution, including acid rain, are having serious or widespread effects on the environment.

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