§ Mr. Johnasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many prosecutions under the Poisonous Wastes Act 1972 have been instituted to date; and what is the number of convictions and the average amount of fine on such convictions.
§ Mr. Eldon GriffithsI regret that the information requested is not available as statistics relating to Great Britain for 1972 have not yet been collated. I am aware, however, of two successful prosecutions under Section 1 of the Act, one of which took place this week, with fines in both cases of £150 and £50.