HC Deb 12 July 1972 vol 840 cc357-8W
57. Mr. Fred Evans

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will take steps to set up a National Waste Utilisation Board; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Eldon Griffiths

The Government recognizes there are economic and environmental benefits in waste utilisation but further development of this principle is basically a matter for industry. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry is watching the position and much material is already recovered from waste by the industries concerned.