Written question asked by John Swinney (Scottish National Party) on Tuesday, 20 March 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 29 March 2001. It was answered by Lord Moonie (Labour) on Thursday, 29 March 2001 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the cost of the clean-up operation on the Holy Loch has been, broken down by component. - Includes figure. (Holding answer 26 March 2001).

Answer: Mr. Swinney: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the cost of the clean-up operation on Holy Loch has been, broken down by component. [155315] Dr. Moonie: [holding answer 26 March 2001]: The total cost of the UK clearance activity in Holy Loch to date is £10.5 million. This covered an initial survey and pilot phase, clearance and disposal, a further survey and environmental management. A further £0.2 million will be spent in financial year 2001-02 as the project winds down.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 365 c733W; 155315
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Costs Environment protection Pollution control Waste disposal Firth of Clyde
Contains statistics: Yes
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