§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many plants exist in the United Kingdom for the recycling of waste oil; and what is his estimate of (a) the foreign exchange saving involved and (b) the quantity of oil currently dumped.
§ Mr. MarksI understand that 16 firms re-refine or launder waste oils but I do not have details of their plant; another 25 collect and treat waste oils for use as fuel. The total saving to the balance of payments in 1975–76 was estimated at £12 million. About 130,000 tonnes of waste oils is disposed of annually. Of this about half may be suitable for214W recovery and we are working to ensure that it is put to use.