§ Mr. Canavanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what proposals he has, in view of the refusal of certain insurance companies to insure farmers in parts of central Scotland against livestock losses caused by environmental pollution, for the compensation at the public expense of farmers who have suffered financial loss because of atmospheric and other environmental pollution.
§ Mr. John MacKayWe have no such proposals.
§ Mr. Canavanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland which scientific experts he and his officials have consulted, on the basis of best knowledge worldwide, to ascertain the likely effects on human and animal health of the aerial deposition on inhabited areas and on farmland of quantities of dioxins, furans and polychlorinated biphenyls; and if he will publish a bibliography of the references consulted by his officials when investigating this problem.
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§ Mr. John MacKayThe independent review group chaired by Professor Lenihan undertook an expert and detailed examination of the Bonnybridge-Denny area with these concerns in mind. The group's report was published in February 1985. Analytical results have been sent to expert committees for toxicological assessment.