HL Deb 22 January 1996 vol 568 c60WA
Lord Stanley of Alderley

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they can confirm that the guidance to be published under Section 78F of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 will address the position of those who own land contaminated by British Coal upon the service of any remediation notice.

Earl Ferrers

Yes, because there is no difference in principle between land contaminated by British Coal and land contaminated by others.