HC Deb 17 January 1995 vol 252 cc412-3W
Mr. Jamieson

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what assessment his Department has made of the pollution threat caused by the flooding of Geevor tin mine in Cornwall; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Atkins

The National Rivers Authority has monitored closely the level and quality of water in Geevor mine. In its view, the water now flowing from the mine has had a localised and limited impact, and is easily dispersed by the coastal waters.

Mr. Jamieson

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment who currently owns and has responsibility for maintaining Geevor tin mine in Cornwall.

Mr. Atkins

The surface freehold of Geevor mine is owned by Cornwall county council. I understand that the underground workings of the mine were abandoned in 1991.