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Written question asked by Cynog Dafis (Plaid Cymru), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 4 June 1996. It was answered by Gwilym Jones (Conservative) on Tuesday, 4 June 1996 on behalf of the Welsh Office.


Welsh Office

Question
What information he has evaluated concerning production and discharge as waste of chlorinated organic compounds from industrial establishments in South Wales since 1966. - Including ref to "The Chemical Release Inventory", first published by her Majesty's inspectorate of pollution in 1994.
Answer

Mr. Dafis: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what information he has evaluated concerning production and discharge as waste of chlorinated organic compounds from industrial establishments in south Wales since 1966; and if he will make a statement.[30484] Mr. Gwilym Jones: A number of sources of information and reviews are available relating to the emission of certain chlorinated organic compounds from industrial sources. These include "The Chemical Release Inventory", first published by Her Majesty's inspectorate of pollution in 1994, which includes detailed analyses of emissions both by local authority area and by industrial sector.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
30484; 278 c371W
Session
1995-96
Subjects
Pollution Water South Wales Industrial waste Water treatment Chlorine