HC Deb 13 July 1989 vol 156 c629W
Mr. Barry Field

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what studies he has made of the need to set seasonal Reid vapour pressure limits for gasoline.

Mrs. Virginia Bottomley

Evaporative emissions from gasoline are of interest because of the role they play in the generation of secondary air pollutants, including ozone. A study carried out for the Department by the Harwell

Planning applications decided, by each planning authority in Staffordshire, and England—July to September 1988
Planning authority Total decided Under 8 weeks Per cent. Between 8–13 weeks Per cent. Over 13 weeks Per cent.
Cannock Chase 257 210 (82) 27 (10) 20 (8)
East Staffordshire 389 320 (82) 53 (14) 16 (4)
Lichfield 337 223 (66) 85 (25) 29 (9)
Newcastle under Lyme 347 321 (92) 20 (6) 6 (2)
South Staffordshire 327 156 (48) 136 (41) 35 (11)
Stafford 389 304 (78) 62 (16) 23 (6)
Staffordshire Moorland 282 156 (55) 66 (24) 60 (21)
Stoke on Trent 423 295 (70) 105 (25) 23 (5)
Tamworth 326 251 (77) 46 (14) 29 (9)
Peak Park (Staffs section) 41 13 (32) 16 (39) 12 (29)
England 164,044 85,680 (52) 48,172 (29) 30,192 (19)

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