§ Dr. Lynne JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what areas of Wales remain contaminated by radioactivity as a result of the Chernobyl disaster; and how many sheep are affected. [45757]
§ Mr. Win GriffithsThe area of land under restriction in North Wales as a result of the Chernobyl accident is now approximately 530 square kilometres (131,000 acres) and about 180,000 sheep are affected. These restrictions cover areas within the Unitary Authorities of Gwynedd, Conwy and Powys.