What is the current estimate of the costs incurred by his Department and agencies for which his Department is responsible in the clearing up operation which followed the grounding of the MV Braer on Shetland in January 1993. - Includes figure.

What is the current estimate of the costs incurred by his Department and agencies for which his Department is responsible in the clearing up operation which followed the grounding of the MV Braer on Shetland in January 1993. - Includes figure.

Statement on what is the outcome of the recent survey work at Beaufort's Dyke. - Includes ref to copies of the final survey report produced by the Scottish Office marine laboratory at Aberdeen in the Library and main results given.

Statement on what is the outcome of the recent survey work at Beaufort's Dyke. - Includes ref to copies of the final survey report produced by the Scottish Office marine laboratory at Aberdeen in the Library and main results given.

What role the Health and Safety Executive played in the water pollution incident in Worcester on 15th April; what advice it gave to other public or private bodies.

What role the Health and Safety Executive played in the water pollution incident in Worcester on 15th April; what advice it gave to other public or private bodies.

If he will indicate the respects in which the provisions in Scotland for the disposal of fallen and diseased animals diverge from those applying in the EC for (a) animal health and food hygiene and (b) the environment with particular reference to the possible pollution of water resources through on-farm...

If he will indicate the respects in which the provisions in Scotland for the disposal of fallen and diseased animals diverge from those applying in the EC for (a) animal health and food hygiene and (b) the environment with particular reference to the possible pollution of water resources through on-farm...

What budget has been allocated to the analysis of contaminant levels in stranded small cetaceans; and which body or institution will be conducting this work. - (Holding answer 16 Dec 1991).

What budget has been allocated to the analysis of contaminant levels in stranded small cetaceans; and which body or institution will be conducting this work. - (Holding answer 16 Dec 1991).

What progress has been made on the establishment of a programme for the retrieval of carcases of stranded small cetaceans in Scotland to conduct post-mortems on these animals and to analyse tissue samples for contaminants. - (Holding answer 16 Dec 1991).

What progress has been made on the establishment of a programme for the retrieval of carcases of stranded small cetaceans in Scotland to conduct post-mortems on these animals and to analyse tissue samples for contaminants. - (Holding answer 16 Dec 1991).

If he will list by (a) year and (b) by regional health authority for the last five years, the number of cases of (i) chromium poisoning and (ii) chromium contamination that have been reported. - Information not available centrally.

If he will list by (a) year and (b) by regional health authority for the last five years, the number of cases of (i) chromium poisoning and (ii) chromium contamination that have been reported. - Information not available centrally.

If he will obtain for his departmental library a copy of the findings of research by the Federal Research Institute for Fisheries, Hamburg, published by the German Research Service, concerning the incidence of tumours caused by pollution in fish in the North Sea generally and the estuary of the River...

If he will obtain for his departmental library a copy of the findings of research by the Federal Research Institute for Fisheries, Hamburg, published by the German Research Service, concerning the incidence of tumours caused by pollution in fish in the North Sea generally and the estuary of the River...

Further to his Answer of 24th June, Official Report, 193 c365W, if he will identify the National Health Service hospitals in Scotland where waste incinerators have difficulties in complying with current pollution control legislation.

Further to his Answer of 24th June, Official Report, 193 c365W, if he will identify the National Health Service hospitals in Scotland where waste incinerators have difficulties in complying with current pollution control legislation.

Pursuant to 192 c713W, what studies have been undertaken into the possibility that waste from NHS hospitals in Scotland could enter into water supplies. - Inc fact that SO is not aware of any specific studies into this subject area.

Pursuant to 192 c713W, what studies have been undertaken into the possibility that waste from NHS hospitals in Scotland could enter into water supplies. - Inc fact that SO is not aware of any specific studies into this subject area.

Whether hospital waste from hospitals in Scotland is entering water supplies.

Whether hospital waste from hospitals in Scotland is entering water supplies.

How many isolates of legionella species have been found in the water supply of Greater Glasgow Health Board premises in the last year; which hospitals have been affected; and what steps have been taken.

How many isolates of legionella species have been found in the water supply of Greater Glasgow Health Board premises in the last year; which hospitals have been affected; and what steps have been taken.

What research SO has conducted into effects of lead in water. - Incudes list of major projects.

What research SO has conducted into effects of lead in water. - Incudes list of major projects.

How much money SO has spent on publicising effects of lead in water in Scotland annually between 1979 & 1990 - Inc figures

How much money SO has spent on publicising effects of lead in water in Scotland annually between 1979 & 1990 - Inc figures

To provide details of reported cases of illness, or high levels of lead in blood, caused by lead in water supply, lead pipes & lead water tanks, in each of years between 1979 & 1990 inclusive, for pregnant women, babies, young children & general population - Incl fact that info...

To provide details of reported cases of illness, or high levels of lead in blood, caused by lead in water supply, lead pipes & lead water tanks, in each of years between 1979 & 1990 inclusive, for pregnant women, babies, young children & general population - Incl fact that info...

What recent advice SO has received on acceptable levels of lead in drinking water.

What recent advice SO has received on acceptable levels of lead in drinking water.

What surveys have been undertaken by Dept of Agriculture & Fisheries for Scotland in respect of pollution following Piper Alpha tragedy. - Includes ref to 144 c705-6W. (Failed OPQ).

What surveys have been undertaken by Dept of Agriculture & Fisheries for Scotland in respect of pollution following Piper Alpha tragedy. - Includes ref to 144 c705-6W. (Failed OPQ).

What research SO is carrying out into effects of high levels of nitrates & lead in water supplies on children & adults.

What research SO is carrying out into effects of high levels of nitrates & lead in water supplies on children & adults.

What is life cycle in salt water of sewage dumped in Firth of Clyde & west coast of Scotland & to comment on health implications for fishermen of dumping of sewage waste

What is life cycle in salt water of sewage dumped in Firth of Clyde & west coast of Scotland & to comment on health implications for fishermen of dumping of sewage waste

To give those operations for which sea disposal licences for deposit or incineration of waste at sea have been granted under part II of Food & Environment Protection Act 1985. - Includes table.

To give those operations for which sea disposal licences for deposit or incineration of waste at sea have been granted under part II of Food & Environment Protection Act 1985. - Includes table.