§ Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales (1) how many hazardous waste inspectors there are in Wales; how many were in post 1979; if he will take steps to increase the number of hazardous waste inspectors; and if he will make a statement;
(2) if he will indicate from which locations hazardous waste inspectors work.
§ Mr. GristThe hazardous waste inspectorate was formed in 1983 and incorporated into Her Majesty's inspectorate of pollution in 1987. One inspector, based in Cardiff, has worked in Wales since 1983. The staffing of the inspectorate is kept under continuous review.