Written question asked by Alan Simpson (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 20 June 1995. It was answered by Marquess of Lothian (Conservative) on Tuesday, 20 June 1995 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

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Northern Ireland Office

Question

How many farms are still affected by restriction notices imposed due to radioactive contamination following the Chernobyl nuclear accident in 1986; what land area these farms constitute; and what percentage of available farmland in Northern Ireland this represents. - Inc figs.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

262 c168W;262 c167-8W

Session

1994-95

Subjects

Agriculture Accidents Land Northern Ireland Pollution Nuclear power Radioactive fallout Chernobyl

Contains statistics

Yes