Written question asked by Andrew Bennett (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 25 July 1997. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Friday, 25 July 1997 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question: What discussions he has had with Ferranti Ltd concerning where it was dumping radioactive waste prior to its agreement in July 1957 to dump it in Beaufort's Dyke.

Answer: Mr. Bennett: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what discussions he has had with Ferranti Ltd. concerning where it was dumping radioactive waste prior to its agreement in July 1957 to dump it in Beaufort's Dyke. [9966] Mr. Rooker: None. Responsibility for dumping at sea and for the disposal of radioactive waste in Scotland rests with the Secretary of State for Scotland. His officials are currently in discussion with the company concerned, and, as undertaken in my reply to my hon. Friend, the Member for Kirkcaldy (Dr. Moonie) on 1 July Official Report, columns 158-60, any new information found will be reported to the House.

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