§ Dr. Phippsasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will seek to introduce a system of punitive fines against manufacturers of toxic waste who do not produce a certificate demonstrating that it has been properly disposed of.
§ Mr. Denis HowellThe licensing system for waste disposal activities introduced under the Control of Pollution Act 1974 should ensure the safe disposal of 579W all types of waste. Heavy penalties are provided for failure to comply with the licensing system. I am considering what further controls should be introduced under Section 17 of the Act over wastes which are especially dangerous or difficult to dispose of.