§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for the Environment which countries have exported hazardous waste materials to the United Kingdom over the past five years; and what amounts were involved in each case.
§ Mr. Giles ShawAlthough records are not kept centrally, my Department is aware that industrial waste has been imported from Australia, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Holland, Ireland, Italy, Norway, Poland and Sweden for specialist treatment and disposal.
§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he is giving any consideration to the introduction of legislation to control the imports of hazardous waste materials.
§ Mr. Giles ShawYes. A statement will be made shortly.