HC Deb 11 July 1994 vol 246 c474W
Mr. Burden

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations his Department has received from Kay and Co. on the Worcestershire Water pollution incident; and what assessment he has made of the representations.

Mr. Atkins

A report on the water pollution incident in Worcestershire has been received from Kay and Co. In its continuing investigation of this incident, the drinking water inspectorate will assess the points raised in the report. In investigating an incident of this nature, the inspectorate needs to check each piece of information at source and obtain independent expert advice including on toxicology.

Mr. Luff

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations his Department has received from Kay and Co. on the Worcestershire water pollution incident; and what assessment he has made of the representations.

Mr. Atkins

A report on the water pollution incident in Worcestershire has been received from Kay and Co. In its continuing investigation of this incident, the drinking water inspectorate will assess the points raised in the report. In investigating an incident of this nature, the inspectorate needs to check each piece of information at source and obtain independent expert advice including on toxicology.