Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 6206

Lead: Contamination

Tabled: 4 October 2024
Answered: 14 October 2024

Question

Sir Julian Smith

ConservativeSkipton and Ripon

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what guidance he provides to local authorities for testing land in proximity to former lead mining sites; and whether he is taking steps to inform (a) residents and (b) those involved

Answer

Emma Hardy
There are a variety of resources available to local authorities in regard to testing potentially contaminated land. The Interdepartmental Committee on the Redevelopment of Contaminated Land (ICRCL) issued guidance on The Restoration and Aftercare of Metal...

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