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...

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...

If he will comment on the use of EC cohesion funds by member states to clean up bathing beaches to meet standards required under EC directives.

If he will comment on the use of EC cohesion funds by member states to clean up bathing beaches to meet standards required under EC directives.

What research he has commissioned on the use of the strychnus potatorum tree for cleaning up radioactively contaminated land. - No such research has been commissioned.

What research he has commissioned on the use of the strychnus potatorum tree for cleaning up radioactively contaminated land. - No such research has been commissioned.

Pursuant to 231 c42W, what plans she has to publish further details of Her Majesty's Government's position in relation to issues to be considered at the London Convention on 8th to 12th November in advance of the Convention.

Pursuant to 231 c42W, what plans she has to publish further details of Her Majesty's Government's position in relation to issues to be considered at the London Convention on 8th to 12th November in advance of the Convention.

Pursuant to 230 c510W, if she will place in the Library the final report of the London Convention's intergovernmental panel of experts on radioactive waste disposal at sea. - Inc fact that copy of final report has been placed in Library. (Dep 9888)

Pursuant to 230 c510W, if she will place in the Library the final report of the London Convention's intergovernmental panel of experts on radioactive waste disposal at sea. - Inc fact that copy of final report has been placed in Library. (Dep 9888)

Draft SI on water & sewerage services (amendment) (Northern Ireland) (Affirmative instrument). Approved by Parliament. Made 16 December 1993. (SI 1993/3165). Coming into force 17 February 194 (N.I.16).

Draft SI on water & sewerage services (amendment) (Northern Ireland) (Affirmative instrument). Approved by Parliament. Made 16 December 1993. (SI 1993/3165). Coming into force 17 February 194 (N.I.16).

What discussions he, or staff at AWE Aldermaston, are currently having with (a) Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Pollution and (b) the Health and Safety Executive regarding the implementation of interim measures in order to ensure the continued operation of the existing liquid waste treatment plant at the Aldermaston site.

What discussions he, or staff at AWE Aldermaston, are currently having with (a) Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Pollution and (b) the Health and Safety Executive regarding the implementation of interim measures in order to ensure the continued operation of the existing liquid waste treatment plant at the Aldermaston site.

What geological surveys were made in relation to the site of the Thurrock service area serving the M25 prior to its construction; and to what extent methane or similar gases were found on the site or in the immediate location.

What geological surveys were made in relation to the site of the Thurrock service area serving the M25 prior to its construction; and to what extent methane or similar gases were found on the site or in the immediate location.

If she will make it her policy to support amendments to the London Convention to permanently ban the dumping of radioactive waste at sea at the meeting of contracting parties being held in London on 8th to 12th November; and ban dumping of industrial waste at sea; and ocean incineration...

If she will make it her policy to support amendments to the London Convention to permanently ban the dumping of radioactive waste at sea at the meeting of contracting parties being held in London on 8th to 12th November; and ban dumping of industrial waste at sea; and ocean incineration...

What discussions he has had with British Coal and the National Rivers Authority about pollution from abandoned coal mines. (Holding answer 29 OCtober 1993).

What discussions he has had with British Coal and the National Rivers Authority about pollution from abandoned coal mines. (Holding answer 29 OCtober 1993).

What were the results of the investigation carried out recently by Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Pollution into alleged offences under the Radioactive Substances Act 1960 at Oxford University.

What were the results of the investigation carried out recently by Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Pollution into alleged offences under the Radioactive Substances Act 1960 at Oxford University.

What research has been conducted by his Department on the effect of tributyl tin used as an anti-fouling marine biocide on ship hulls upon the marine environment with particular reference to the shell fish population.

What research has been conducted by his Department on the effect of tributyl tin used as an anti-fouling marine biocide on ship hulls upon the marine environment with particular reference to the shell fish population.

What plans he has to seek a review of the EC water quality directive.

What plans he has to seek a review of the EC water quality directive.

Public petition from residents of Scarisbrick, Lancashire, for action following local petrol contamination. (Circulated with the Vote of 5 November 1993).

Public petition from residents of Scarisbrick, Lancashire, for action following local petrol contamination. (Circulated with the Vote of 5 November 1993).

Lords statement on arrangements to provide a more independent role for Drinking Water Inspectorate.

Lords statement on arrangements to provide a more independent role for Drinking Water Inspectorate.

Statement on what arrangements he proposes to make to provide a more independent role for the Drinking Water Inspectorate.

Statement on what arrangements he proposes to make to provide a more independent role for the Drinking Water Inspectorate.

To comment on the experiment in monitoring the sea discharge of radioactive technetium 99 from Sellafield.

To comment on the experiment in monitoring the sea discharge of radioactive technetium 99 from Sellafield.

If she will make it her policy to make representations to the representatives of the Russian Federation attending the convention of contracting parties of the sea disposal of wastes, being held in London on 8th to 12th November, on the dumping of Russian liquid radioactive wastes in the Sea of...

If she will make it her policy to make representations to the representatives of the Russian Federation attending the convention of contracting parties of the sea disposal of wastes, being held in London on 8th to 12th November, on the dumping of Russian liquid radioactive wastes in the Sea of...

What progress has been made by his Department in rectifying the environmental hazards posed by the Dounreay waste shaft, identified in the report commissioned by his Department from R. M. Consultants of Abingdon. (Holding answer 25 October 1993).

What progress has been made by his Department in rectifying the environmental hazards posed by the Dounreay waste shaft, identified in the report commissioned by his Department from R. M. Consultants of Abingdon. (Holding answer 25 October 1993).

If he will make it his policy to prescribe pollution control standards for lead.

If he will make it his policy to prescribe pollution control standards for lead.