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Liability Risk and Insurance

New Camelford inquiry

Some 13 years after chemicals were accidentally dumped into the water supply of the Cornish town of Camelford, environment minister Michael Meacher has ordered a further (but not public, as the cause is already known and improved system in place) inquiry into its effects. A government spokesman admitted that its findings may lead to further liability claims.

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