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Written question asked by Earl of Mar and Kellie (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 22 April 1999. It was answered by Lord Sewel (Labour) on Thursday, 22 April 1999.


Sewel, Lord

Question
Whether there is any risk to public health in Scotland from the practice of spreading partially treated sewage sludge on agricultural land; and whether they have any plans for investment in sewage sludge treatment plants in Scotland to replace the practice of spreading sewage sludge on agricultural land. [HL1921] [HL1922].

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
599 c171-2WA
Session
1998-99
Subjects
Agriculture Land Health hazards Investment Scotland Sewage Waste disposal Water treatment