§ Mr. Llew SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what environmental policy initiatives have been launched since 26 July. [38518]
§ Mr. ClappisonDuring the parliamentary recess, we have been mainly concerned to develop initiatives which will be announced in this place shortly. Since 26 July, we have launched the following main environmental policy initiatives: consultation on air quality strategy; publication of circular on revised special waste regulations; and publication of draft statutory guidance on contaminated land. In addition, the landfill tax came into operation on 1 October.