Contaminated Land

HC Deb 30 January 1992 vol 202 cc653-4W

Mr. Rogers

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what discussions his Department has had with contractors or consultants on the subject of remediation of contaminated land forming part of the defence estate at the Shoeburyness ranges.

Mr. Kenneth Carlisle

It has not been necessary to seek advice on remediation techniques for contaminated land in connection with the Shoeburyness ranges. Consequently no discussions have been held with contractors or consultants on this subject.

Mr. Rogers

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what discussions his Department had during 1991 with contractors or consultants on the subject of remediation of contaminated land forming part of the defence estate at the Atomic Weapons Establishments at Aldermaston, Burghfield and Llanishen.

Mr. Kenneth Carlisle

The AWE maintains regular contacts with land remediation contractors and consultants. Specifically, discussions took place during 1991 with a specialist contractor concerning pre-project planning of remedial work around an on-site sewage facility.