HC Deb 14 July 1988 vol 137 c339W
Mr. Barry Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales (1) what steps he has taken to ensure that the tipping of contaminated wastes in the vicinity of Dark and Chapel lanes will not affect adversely the watercourses, the pastures, the crops and the livestock of adjacent fields; and if he will make a statement;

(2) if he will take steps to compensate residents in Chapel and Dark lanes consequent upon the impact of tipping upon their general environment; and if he will make a statement;

(3) if he will meet residents of Chapel lane and Dark lane, near Rossett, Clwyd, to discuss the tipping of contaminated soils from Holland, unmarked drums and other substances; and if he will make a statement;

(4) if he will establish tests to ensure that the tipping of substances near Chapel lane and Dark lane is not injurious to the lungs, eyes and nervous systems of nearby residents; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Grist

I refer the hon. Gentleman to the reply I gave to him on 11 July at column18.

Mr. Barry Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales from what company or companies he has received applications to enlarge the extent of tipping at Chapel and Dark lanes; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Grist

I have received no such applications. Any application would be made to the appropriate local authority.