§ Mr. Foulkesasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what studies are being undertaken into the effects of discharge from abandoned mines on the pollution of river water in Scotland; when he expects the result of these studies; and how he proposes any recommendations arising from the results should be considered.
§ Mr. AncramConsequent upon the report of the Commission on Energy and the Environment, all river purification boards have been asked to provide information on the extent of pollution from abandoned mines in their area. When I have received their replies I shall be considering, with my right hon. Friends the Secretaries of State for the Environment and for Wales, who are conducting similar surveys, what further action may be necessary.