§ Mr. WigleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many representations he has received from local councils in Wales concerning the pollution levels in the Irish sea; what is the general thrust of these representations; what response he has given; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. GristThe Department has received four such almost identical representations. These expressed general concern about the dumping of human and industrial waste and radioactive contamination. The replies explained the initiatives being taken to assess and determine means of reducing the pollution of the Irish sea, and reiterated the Government's decision to extend the North sea conference declaration to all United Kingdom coastal waters.