Written question asked by Lord Mason of Barnsley (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 5 November 1993. It was answered by Baroness Denton of Wakefield (Conservative) on Friday, 5 November 1993.

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Denton of Wakefield, Baroness

Question

Whether HMG are in discussion with the British Coal Board & the National Rivers Authority regarding the discharge of contaminated minewater after colliery closures; what steps are being taken to protect water supplies, what research is being carried out to assess the pollution problem; & whether any areas have so far been recognised as requiring treatment by the British Coal Board, National Rivers Authority & government departments.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

549 c149WA

Session

1992-93

Subjects

Closures Coal British Coal Corporation National Rivers Authority Pollution Mining Water