Written Question·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·UIN 6209
Lead: Contamination
Tabled: 4 October 2024
Answered: 11 October 2024
Question
Sir Julian Smith
Conservative — Skipton and Ripon
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of recent flooding on areas with historical levels of lead contamination.
Answer
Emma HardyThe impact of flooding on areas of land with historical levels of lead contamination is a matter for local councils to consider under Part 2A of the Environmental Protection Act 1990. Local councils have the duty to inspect their areas to identify contami...
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