§ Mr. BattleTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment when he proposes to introduce legislation to strengthen waste regulatory controls.
§ Mrs. Virginia Bottomley[holding answer 2 February 1989]: Legislation will be introduced as soon as possible based on the Government's announcement of 29 June 1988 and the results of consultation exercises announced on 23 November and 24 January. Copies of the consultation papers have been placed in the Library of the House.