HC Deb 23 June 1999 vol 333 cc405-6W
Mr. Llew Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what proposals(a) originating from and (b) relevant to United Kingdom environmental policy are due for discussion at the Environment Council in Luxembourg on 25 June. [87503]

Mr. Meacher

The Environment Council will take place in Luxembourg over two days on 24–25 June. The following proposals will be discussed and will be relevant to United Kingdom environmental policy;Proposal for a Council Directive on incineration of Hazardous waste Common Position Amended Proposal for a Council Regulation on a revised Community eco-label award scheme Common Position Amended proposal for a European Parliament and Council Directive amending Directive 90/220/EEC on the deliberate release into the environment of genetically modified organisms Common Position Proposal for a Council Regulation allowing voluntary participation by organisations in a community eco-management and audit system Common Position Proposal for a Council Regulation concerning the financial instrument for the environment (LIFE) Common Position Proposal for a European Parliament and Council Directive on the approximation of the laws of the member states relating to the noise emission by equipment used outdoors Common Position Proposal for a European Parliament and Council Directive on action to be taken against the emission of gaseous and particulate pollutants by engines intended to power agricultural or forestry tractors and amending Council Directive 74/150/EEC Common Position Proposal for a Council Directive on end-of-life vehicles Common Position Amended proposal for a Council Directive on the effects of certain plans and programmes on the environment Policy Debate Situation in the negotiations with automobile manufacturers which are not members of the EAMA (JAMA/KAMA) Council Conclusions Preparation for the 5th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity Council Conclusions Development of the European Community's policy on chemical products Council Conclusions.