Written question asked by Thomas Graham (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 November 1996. It was answered by George Kynoch (Conservative) on Wednesday, 20 November 1996 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

Question: What has been the cost of cleaning up pollution in the River Clyde in the last six months. (Failed OPQ). - Includes fact that no major pollution incidients affecting River Clyde have been reported to Scottish Office in last 6 months.

Answer: Mr. Graham: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what has been the cost of cleaning up pollution in the River Clyde in the last six months. [3486] Mr. Kynoch: No major pollution incidents affecting the River Clyde have been reported to the Scottish Office in the last six months. The Scottish Environment Protection Agency does not hold comprehensive data on the cost of general clean-up of lower level pollution in specific rivers or catchments.

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