§ Mr. Nicholas Edwardsasked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he intends to implement Section 12 of the Control of Pollution Act 1974.
§ Mr. Muddasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he can yet indicate the likely implementation date of Section 12 of the Control of Pollution Act 1974.
§ Mr. MarksSection 12 places new duties on local authorities with regard to the collection of refuse. In the light of the current financial constraints on local authorities, I am unable to say when it will be implemented.