§ Mr. CryerTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will seek to introduce legislation to prevent the dumping of sewage sludge at sea which is contaminated by toxic pollutants; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Heathcoat-AmoryNo. Control of dumping of waste at sea is already exercised by my right hon. Friend the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food in accordance with powers available in the Food and Environment Protection Act 1985.