HC Deb 25 April 1996 vol 276 c243W
Mr. Hardy

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if orimulsion will be included in the hazardous waste list. [25507]

Mr. Clappison

The list of hazardous waste was established by European Council Decision 94/904/EC. In the United Kingdom it is reproduced in the list set out in part I of schedule 2 to the Special Waste Regulations 1996 laid before Parliament on 1 April 1996. In my Department's view, orimulsion is not included in the list.

Mr. Hardy

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what are the functions of the toxic metals contained in orimulsion. [25508]

Mr. Clappison

Toxic metals contained in orimulsion have no function and are present as impurities.