HC Deb 06 February 1989 vol 146 c525W
Mr. Andrew F. Bennett

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what discussions officials of his Department have had with Tameside metropolitan borough council about the escape of methane gas at the old tip in Ruby street, Denton.

Mrs. Virginia Bottomley

HM inspectorate of pollution has held discussions with Tameside MBC regarding the migration of landfill gas from the closed landfill at Ruby street, Denton. Inspectors have visited the site and are keeping closely in touch with progress on remedial action.