Written question asked by Countess of Mar (Crossbench), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Monday, 29 September 2008.

Waste Management: Brofiscin Quarry

Question: Whether access to the environs of Brofiscin Quarry is prohibited to humans; and, if not, whether it is considered safe for children to play there.

Answer: I have been informed by the Environment Agency Wales that Brofiscin Quarry is in private ownership and as such securing the land from trespass is the responsibility of the landowner. However, the agency has discussed such issues with the landowner and he has prohibited access to the quarry so far as is reasonably practicable. Access to the landowner’s site is via single track road with a secure lockable gate. The quarry itself is isolated by fencing within the secured site area and signage is present at the quarry entrance.

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