HC Deb 29 March 1972 vol 834 c79W
53. Mr. Haselhurst

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what steps he is taking to discuss joint initiatives for the control of toxic waste disposal in Europe.

Mr. Peter Walker

This country took a leading part in the development of a convention to control the dumping of toxic wastes in the North-East Atlantic, which has been signed by many European countries, including the United Kingdom. The disposal of toxic waste on land must be primarily a matter for national Administrations, but we will respond to any constructive suggestions for European co-operation.

54. Mr. Coombs

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will pre pare a statement on the control of toxic waste disposal for the United Nations Conference on the Environment at Stockholm.

Mr. Peter Walker

I hope to deal with this matter in my speech to the plenary session of the conference.