§ Mr. Gordon PrenticeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Enviornment what representations he has received from the Environmental Services Association concerning(a) the adequacy of landfill capacity and (b) difficulties in securing new facilities. [14793]
§ Mr. ClappisonThe Environmental Services Association—ESA—issued its "Planning Guidelines for Waste Management Facilities" last month, which addresses both issues. My officials have held meetings with representatives of the ESA on these matters and in connection with my Department's preparation of a planning policy guidance note on waste.