§ Mr. WhittingdaleTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what materials were contained in the drums unearthed on Abbey field in the Colchester garrison in November 1995; and what inquiries have been undertaken as to how they came to be buried there. [13796]
§ Mr. SoamesThe containers excavated from Abbey field, Colchester, held residues of paint, varnish, creosote and grease which, following analysis, were not found to be toxic. Inquiries showed that the containers were between 40 and 50 years old. No records exist to explain how or why the containers were disposed of in this matter.