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Written question asked by Countess of Mar (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Baroness Morgan of Drefelin (Labour) on Monday, 17 December 2007.


Waste Management: Solutia Bankruptcy

Question
asked Her Majesty's Government:Whether the Environment Agency or the Environment Agency Wales were aware that Solutia Inc had informed the United States Bankruptcy Court that the presence of certain chemical contaminants found in waste disposal sites would be a proof of Monsanto involvement, and that these chemicals were identified by Komex, Celtic and Atkins in their reports on the Brofiscin site.
Answer

The Environment Agency has not been advised of any filing or statement made to the United States Bankruptcy Court by Solutia Inc that the presence of certain chemical contaminants found in waste disposal sites would be a proof of Monsanto involvement.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
754; 697 c109WA
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Chemicals Insolvency Pollution Quarrying Wales Waste disposal Monsanto Solutia Brofiscin Quarry
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk