HC Deb 23 May 1990 vol 173 cc195-6W
Mr. Livsey

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what information he has on the storage of chemical waste in Rhymney; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Grist

On 30 March 1990, Rhymney Valley district council, under the provisions of part I of the Control of Pollution Act 1974, licensed Euromet Ltd. to store drummed waste at the Capital Valley industrial park, Rhymney.

On 3 May, the council revoked the licence, with effect from 26 May, on the grounds that continuation of activities on the site would cause pollution of water. The company has appealed against the council's decision, and under the Act's provisions, the revocation is ineffective pending a decision on the appeal.