HC Deb 06 July 1978 vol 953 c291W
Mr. Knox

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will list the directions issued by his Department to local authorities to survey tips for toxic products used by the Services and his Department.

Mr. Marks

Part I of the Control of Pollution Act 1974, which deals with waste on land, does not apply to the Crown. Nevertheless, the Crown is expected to comply with its requirements wherever possible. Department of the Environment Circular No. 55/76 asked Government Departments, the Armed Services and the waste disposal authorities to collaborate in ensuring that the same precautions are observed on Crown-exempt disposal sites and facilities as on others.