§ Dr. Godmanasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what proportion of the asbestos contaminated materials at the Faslane site will he transported by maritime transport to Greenock; and if these materials will be packaged or placed in containers.
§ Sir George YoungOf the lightly contaminated material agreed for removal at this stage, approximately 80 per cent. or some 2,400 cubic metres will be transported via Greenock. The material will be packaged in sealed polypropylene bags lined with polyethelene as approved by the Health and Safety Executive.
§ Dr. Godmanasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if the safety regulations governing the transportation of asbestos-contaminated materials from Faslane meet the standards laid down by the Health and Safety Executive.
§ Sir George YoungYes.
§ Dr. Godmanasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if it is the responsibility of his officials or the transport contractors to determine the system of packaging and transportation of asbestos-contaminated materials from the Faslane site of the defunct British Shipbreaking Industries Ltd.
§ Sir George YoungNeither. While it is the responsibility of the contractor to devise a system of packaging and transport, this must be approved by the Health and Safety Executive, as in this case it has been.
§ Dr. Godmanasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if consultations took place with local authorities, trade unions and other interested parties concerning the transportation of asbestos-contaminated materials from the site formerly owned by British Shipbreaking Industries at Faslane.
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§ Sir George YoungYes.