Written question asked by Chris Huhne (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 4 July 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 6 July 2005. It was answered by Ben Bradshaw (Labour) on Tuesday, 12 July 2005 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Written question
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment has been made of the effect on fish stocks of the recent release of toxic matter into the River Itchen; and whether those responsible have been identified.
- Answer
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A fish kill was reported on the lower Itchen at Gaiters Mill on Friday 24 June 2005. The Environment Agency are investigating possible causes. It has not been possible to establish the cause of the fish kill at this time. There is not currently any evidence of a toxic discharge. The investigation is continuing.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 10429; 436 c958-9W;436 c958-9W
- Session
- 2005-06
- Subjects
- Pollution River Itchen
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- 2018-06-27 22:07:53 +0100
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