§ Mr. Llew SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will list by location and size of site, areas of known contaminated land in Wales; and if he will make a statement on how restorative action will be taken to clean up these sites.
10W
§ Mr. Gwilym JonesSurveys of possibly contaminated land in Wales were undertaken on behalf of the Welsh Office in 1982 and 1988. Copies of the later report are held in the Library of the House.
The Welsh Development Agency is tackling contaminated land as part of its extensive land reclamation programme. Powers are also available to local authorities to ensure the treatment of contaminated land where it poses a threat to the environment or public health. The National Rivers Authority has powers to remedy pollution of controlled waters. In addition, contaminated land is a material planning consideration for local planning authorities to take account of in considering new development.