§ Mr. KeyTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence when he received the land quality assessment in respect of fields next to the Defence Nuclear Chemical and Biological Centre at Winterbourne Gunner; and if he will make a statement. [54919]
§ Mr. Spellar[holding answer 19 October 1998]: The first phase of the Land Quality Assessment for fields close to the Defence Nuclear Biological and Chemical Centre at Winterbourne Gunner was completed in September 1998. Draft conclusions have been made available to my Department and the final report on the first phase is expected soon. I have written to the hon. Member about the clearance operation at Winterbourne Gunner.