HC Deb 15 July 1986 vol 101 cc482-3W
Mr. Best

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what is the earliest date on which the three farms on Anglesey which had the highest levels in sheep of radiocaesium could be excluded from the ban on sales; with what frequency he intends to monitor such farms; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Wyn Roberts

Intensive monitoring of sheep is being concentrated on those areas where previous tests suggest there may be an early opportunity to remove restrictions. We cannot at this stage estimate when particular farms in Anglesey may be derestricted.

Further data relating to radiocaesium levels in lambs within the designated area of Clwyd and Gwynedd between 30 June and 8 July are being published today. Readings from lambs in some parts remain above the action level. A copy is being placed in the Library of the House. Monitoring is continuing and we shall announce further reductions in the area to which restrictions apply as soon as it is possible to do so.

Mr. Wigley

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what was the first date on which notification was given to his Department that lambs had been identified in Cumbria with a level of radioactive caesium in excess of 1000 bequerels/kilogram.

Mr. Wyn Roberts

Routine monitoring of radiation levels in lambs by the Minstry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food revealed such levels on 22 May. Our officials were told during the following week.

Title of Order in Council Time Spent (Hours Minutes)
(a) (b) (c)
Floor of House Standing Committee Northern Ireland Committee
Family Law (Misc Provisions) (NI) Order 1984 — 40 — —
Road Traffic, Transport and Roads (NI Order 1984) 1 12 — —
Appropriation (No. 3) (NI) Order 1984 3 32 — —
Nature Conservation and Amenity Lands (NI) Order 1985* 1 27 — —
Wildlife (NI) Order 1985* 1 19 — —
Appropriation (NI) Order 1985 3 29 — —
Road Traffic (Type Approval (NI) Order 1985 1 37 — —
Foreign Limitation Periods (NI) Order 1985† — 21 — —
Water and Sewerage Services (Amendment) (NI) Order 1985 — 50 — —
Appropriation (No. 2) (NI) Order 1985 2 28 — —
Historic Churches (NI) Order 1985 1 44 — —
Credit Unions (NI) Order 1985 — 36 — —
Local Government (Miscellaneous Provisions (NI) Order 1985 1 16 — —
Betting, Gaming Lotteries and Amusements (NI) Order 1985 1 18 — —
Gas (NI) Order 1985 2 25 — 247
Nursing Homes and Nursing Agencies (NI) Order 1985 — 22 — —
* Based on Great Britain Bills but significantly changed.
† Substantially similar to Great Britain Bills.

The following orders, made under paragraph 1(1) of schedule 1 to the Northern Ireland Act 1974, were subject to negative resolution. They flow from and are made for purposes corresponding to related Great Britain Acts.

  • Child Abduction (NI) Order 1985.
  • Friendly Societies (NI) Order 1985.
  • Sex Discrimination (Amendment) (NI) Order 1985.
  • Social Security (NI) Order 1985.
  • Milk (Cessation of Production) (NI) Order 1985ֵ
  • Rent (Amendment) (NI) Order 1985.

Health and Social Security (NI) Order 1984 (Order made in 1983/84 session but prayed against in 1984;85 session: 16 minute debate in Standing Committee).