§ Mr. Barry Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will introduce legislation requiring local authorities to consult the relevant communities, community councils and adjacent residents before granting planning approval and licences under the Control of Pollution Act 1974 for the dumping of domestic refuse; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John Stradling ThomasNo. I am satisfed that the existing publicity requirements of the relevant legislation allow sufficient opportunity for interested third parties to comment on proposals of this sort.