§ Mr. HigginsTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what proposals he has to change the law on waste disposal; and if he is now able to give an estimate of when such legislation is likely to be introduced.
§ Mrs. Virginia BottomleyLegislation on waste disposal will be introduced as soon as possible during this Parliament. The main measures to be included were announced by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State on 29 June 1988 at column 4 and further proposals were put forward in a consultation paper issued on 23 November 1988.