HC Deb 19 July 1990 vol 176 c661W
Mr. Flynn

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, pursuant to his answer of 11 July to the hon. Member for Newport, West,Official Report, column 199, what was (a) the percentage of polychlorinated biphenyl contaminated material, and (b) the tonnage of other toxic materials that were imported into Newport via the River Usk during the period 1 April 1989 to 31 March.

Mr. Grist

Of the 1,314 tonnes of hazardous waste recorded as imported into Newport via facilities on the River Usk, 479 tonnes or 36.45 per cent. was polychlorinated biphenyl contaminated material, and 835 tonnes was other material.

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