§ Ms WalleyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Planning (Hazardous Substances) Act 1990 and the 1992 regulations made under it; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BaldryThis legislation came into force in June 1992. My Department has been closely monitoring the operation of the new controls since then and will continue to do so. We will shortly be asking local authorities to provide detailed information about all applications for hazardous substances consent received up to 31 March this year.