HC Deb 26 March 1979 vol 965 cc70-1W
Mr. Shersby

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment when it is proposed to bring into operation the relevant sections of the Control of Pollution Act 1974 concerning new refuse collection and disposal responsibilities; what duties will be imposed on local authorities to charge for collection of trade refuse: and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Denis Howell

I intend that sections 12–14 of the 1974 Act should be brought into force as soon as possible. Under section 12(4), local authorities will have a duty to make a reasonable charge for the collection of commercial waste unless the authority considers it inapporpriate to do so.