§ Mr. FoulkesTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, further to his statement on the dumping of explosives in the Clyde,Official Report, 8 May, columns 28–32, when and how the cleaning up of the dumped explosives will take place; whom he expects to pay for the clear-up; what consideration he has given to arrangements for compensation to fishermen for loss of income due to abandoned catches; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. LangA DAFS research vessel has begun a survey of the Birch Point site, and its surrounding area. Any further action required will be determined in the light of the results of that survey.
§ Mr. WilsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the discovery of quantities of explosive devices and materials in areas of the Firth of Clyde not designated for dumping.
§ Mr. Lang[holding answer 10 May 1990]: I refer the hon. Gentleman to the statement I made on 8 May in response to a private notice question from the hon. Member for Carrick, Cumnock and Doon Valley (Mr. Foulkes).
A DAFS research vessel will begin a survey of the Birch Point dump site, and the surrounding area, on 14 May. Any further action required will be determined in the light of the results of that survey.
Dumping of explosive material at Birch Point, under licence issued by my right hon. and learned Friend, ceased in 1989. No further licences will be issued.
§ Mr. WilsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if the Lord Advocate will institute inquiries into the disposal of explosive devices and materials in areas of the Firth of Clyde not designated for dumping.
§ Mr. Lang[holding answer 10 May 1990]: Evidence of dumping of explosive or other material in contravention of 324W the Food and Environment Protection Act 1985 should be referred to the appropriate procurator fiscal, but I am not aware of any such evidence.
A DAFS research vessel will begin a survey of the Birch Point dump site and its surrounding area on 14 May. Any further action required will be determined once that survey and other investigations are completed.
§ Mr. FoulkesTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what information he has about the location and containment of explosive material dumped by ICI in the Firth of Clyde; if he will institute an inquiry into the circumstances of the dumping; if he will ensure that action is taken to remove the danger and that those responsible bear the cost of the clearing up; if he will now reconsider the arrangements for dumping of explosive material in the Clyde estuary; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Lang[holding answer 10 May 1990]: I refer the hon. Gentleman to the statement I made in response to his private notice question on 8 May.
A DAFS research vessel will begin a survey of the Birch Point dump site, and the surrounding area, on 14 May. Any further action required will be determined in the light of the results of that survey.
Dumping of explosive material at Birch Point, under licence issued by my right hon. and learned Friend, ceased in 1989. No further licences will be issued.