HC Deb 29 January 1992 vol 202 cc625-6W
Mr. David Marshall

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if the Hamilton road route construction between Daldowie and Fullarton in the Glasgow, Shettleston constituency has unearthed any evidence of toxic waste material having been dumped in the area.

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

Toxic material has been excavated and handled under controlled conditions within and arising from the activities of the former Cambuslang steel works adjacent to Fullarton road.

Mr. David Marshall

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what evidence he has of chromium dumping or other dumping of potentially harmful material in the Baillieston, Carmyle, Broomhouse and Mount Vernon areas of the Glasgow, Shettleston constituency.

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

Chromium waste may have been deposited at four sites in the area. Glasgow district council has undertaken a detailed investigation and has confirmed that there is no surface contamination. Industrial, commercial and household wastes have been deposited at 10 sites in the area.

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