§ 87. Mr. CryerTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he has any plans to seek to increase the powers and number of inspectors available to him to enable him to control the importation of hazardous wastes into the United Kingdom.
§ Mrs. Virginia BottomleyAs I announced on 28 July,Official Report column 444, we are considering whether further controls on the import of waste are necessary. This review covers all types of imported wastes.
§ Mr. CohenTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will introduce legislation to control the disposal of hazardous waste; if he has recently had discussions with Her Majesty's inspectorate of pollution about the disposal of hazardous waste; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RidleyWe announced our intention to strengthen legislation on waste disposal on 29 June, and plan a further consultation paper shortly. Her Majesty's inspectorate of pollution is part of the Department of the Environment and advises on waste management issues.