§ Mr. Foulkesasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what consideration has been given to the European Commission's proposed directive on acid rain at the meetings of the Council of Ministers; what decisions have been taken; and what future action is planned.
§ Mr. WaldegraveThe hon. Member's question presumably refers to the proposal for a Community directive on the limitation of emissions from large combustion plants. This proposal has yet to be considered by the Council of Ministers.