Written question asked by Lady Hermon (Ulster Unionist Party) on Monday, 28 March 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 6 April 2005. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Basildon (Labour) on Wednesday, 6 April 2005 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, when he expects the Environment and Heritage Service to complete its investigation into the unregulated waste management activity found at Geddis farm on the outskirts of Helen's Bay in County Down; and when he expects the Environment and Heritage Service to publish the findings of its investigation.

Answer: Lady Hermon: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland when he expects the Environment and Heritage Service to complete its investigation into the unregulated waste management activity found at Geddis farm on the outskirts of Helen's Bay in County Down; and when he expects the Environment and Heritage Service to publish the findings of its investigation. [224626] Angela Smith: The Environment and Heritage Service anticipates that investigations will be completed by June 2005, when the finding will be made available, unless legal action is instigated by the Department.

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