HC Deb 20 January 1997 vol 288 c452W
Mr. Simpson

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what progress is being made to clean up the North Ponds area at AWE Aldermaston; and if he will make a statement. [11482]

Mr. Arbuthnot

The North Ponds area receives surface water from within the Aldermaston site. Radiological levels are within limits set by the Environment Agency and other regulatory bodies. The area is being remodelled as part of a scheme to improve water management at Aldermaston, with completion expected next year. Some decontamination work will then be needed.