Written question asked by Mike Hancock (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 25 February 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 27 February 2008. It was answered by Lord Murphy of Torfaen (Labour) on Tuesday, 4 March 2008 on behalf of the Wales Office.
Brofiscin Quarry: Hazardous Substances
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what plans on what timetable have been agreed by his Department and the Environment Agency Wales for the removal of toxic waste from Brofiscin quarry; what estimate he has made of the associated costs; and who is liable to meet such costs.
- Answer
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The Environment Agency is currently conducting an appraisal of remedial treatment solutions and the associated costs for Brofiscin Quarry. It is also investigating who should be responsible for the cost of remediation. In doing so, the Environment Agency must act in accordance with the relevant legislation and statutory guidance. The contaminated land regime does not prescribe a timetable for these processes.
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- Reference
- 190073; 472 c2242W
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- 2007-08
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- Hazardous substances Brofiscin Quarry
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