Dalgety Bay Radioactive Material 2022-02-21
2022-02-21
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Q1
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Radioactive waste has been present on the shore of Dalgety Bay since World War II, due to the disposal of aircraft in that area. Work on remediation began last May after persistent efforts from local representatives.
The people of Dalgety Bay have had to put up with radioactive waste on the shore since the second world war. Thanks to the dogged determination of my predecessor and my persistence, work on that began last May. However, the Ministry promised me and the community that it would keep us updated on progress, but we have had nothing from the MOD since May 2021. Will the Minister say why, and make sure that an update is forthcoming?
I can give the hon. Gentleman an update now. As I think he is aware, we assumed it would take two seasons to complete remediation. However, due to issues with birdlife ensuring there is only a set period of time in which work can be done, extended time was applied for and granted last summer. We will apply again this year. It is possible that work may not be concluded until 2023 but we are keeping it under review.
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Specific commitments on providing regular updates to the community were not addressed.
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Q2
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Radioactive waste has been present on the shore of Dalgety Bay since World War II, due to the disposal of aircraft in that area. Work on remediation began last May after persistent efforts from local representatives.
I give the apologies of my hon. Friend the Member for East Lothian (Kenny MacAskill), who has been turfed off a train on his way to the House. I thank the Minister for that answer. The people of Dalgety Bay in my Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath constituency have had to put up with radioactive waste on the shore since the second world war. Thanks to the dogged determination of my predecessor, Roger Mullin, and my persistence, work on that began last May. However, the Ministry promised me and the community that it would keep us updated on progress, but we have had nothing from the MOD since May 2021. Will the Minister say why, and make sure that an update is forthcoming?
I can give the hon. Gentleman an update now. As I think he is aware, we assumed it would take two seasons to complete remediation. However, due to issues with birdlife ensuring there is only a set period of time in which work can be done, extended time was applied for and granted last summer. We will apply again this year. It is possible that work may not be concluded until 2023 but we are keeping it under review.
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Assessment & feedback
Specific commitments on providing regular updates to the community were not addressed.
Response accuracy