§ Mr. Llew SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what information he has in regard to the areas of land in Wales contaminated by asbestos wastes; what representations he has received from owners of small businesses or domestic properties erected on land now found to be contaminated by asbestos; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Gwilym JonesThe 1988 Welsh Office survey of contaminated land in Wales identified three former asbestos waste tips covering, in total, 3.5 hectares. Remedial work has already been carried out at two of these sites.
My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Wales has received no representations from owners of small businesses or domestic properties.
Building regulations require precautions to be taken to avoid danger to health and safety caused by substances found on, or in, the ground to be covered by buildings.