§ Lynne JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what was in the Levins containers found in the former First World War training area near Saltdene; what happened to this material; and what representations were received from the Health and Safety Executive about the disposal of this material. [106785]
§ Dr. MoonieFour Levins containers were recovered to Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) Porton Down from the Brighton area in October 1993. It is believed that these are the items to which my hon. Friend is referring.
The containers were opened at Porton Down in 1994 in accordance with normal procedures and were found to contain sand and water.
No representations were received by DSTL Porton Down from the Health and Safety Executive concerning the disposal of these containers.