§ Mr. DalyellTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, pursuant to his answer of 3 March 1998,Official Report, column 543, what was the outcome of the discussions between the dangerous substances industry, environmental agencies and his Department on accidents involving storage facilities and dangerous substances to which the Seveso II Directive applies; and if he will make a statement. [36621]
§ Angela EagleMy Department and the Health and Safety Executive, together with the Environment Agency and Scottish Environmental Protection Agency, have undertaken wide informal consultation with industry associations, trades union representatives and local authorities likely to have duties under legislation implementing the Seveso II Directive. Their comments have been taken into account as proposals for legislation have been developed.
I will shortly consider publication of a public consultation document describing the proposed legislation and guidance. A period of four months will be allowed for comment before the legislation is finalised.
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