HC Deb 05 February 1990 vol 166 c478W
Dr. Kim Howells

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he has any plans to update and supplement the register of land contaminated by industrial and landfill activities in Wales.

Mr. Grist

The survey to locate contaminated sites in Wales was conducted for the Welsh Office and the Welsh Development Agency in 1982–83 and updated in 1987–88. Further updates will be considered as appropriate.

Mr. Gareth Wardell

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales whether the computer facilities at his Department enable local authorities in Wales to receive information on the contaminated land sites in their area.

Mr. Grist

Yes. The information is available to local authorities and other inquirers on request.