§ Lord Howell of Guildfordasked Her Majesty's Government:
What studies they have made of the import of hazardous waste into the United Kingdom for the purpose of burning as kiln fuel. [HL1367]
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions (Lord Whitty): None. Imports of hazardous waste for burning in cement and lime kilns are permitted under European Union legislation as they are regarded as imports for recovery. However, any imports require the prior consent of the UK enforcement authorities and the hazardous waste would have to meet the specification set out in the authorisations for each kiln that burns the waste, along with other operational conditions and emission limits.