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Written question asked by Frank Cook (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 December 1991. It was answered by Lord Blencathra (Conservative) on Thursday, 12 December 1991 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.


Written question

Question
Up to what distance from the United Kingdom coastline his Department monitors the seawater and sediments for radioactive pollution; what contribution his Department makes towards establishing a scientific research base for the European Communities in controlling oceanic and sea pollution; and if he will comment on the future of pollution research conducted by his Department. - Incls ref to Radioactivity in Surface and Coastal Waters of the British Isles (in Library) and figures.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
200 c551-2W;200 c549-50W
Session
1991-92
Subjects
Expenditure EU action Pollution Radiation exposure Pollution control Monitoring Research Seas and oceans Science
Contains statistics
Yes