§ 25. Mr. Lyellasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many staff in his Department are engaged in work related to the Government's policies to combat acid rain.
§ Mr. WaldegraveAbout 10 members of staff, excluding clerical and other support, are at present wholly or partly engaged in this work. The Department is also supported by a number of specialists in research laboratories and universities.
§ 27. Sir William van Straubenzeeasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what steps he proposes to secure an agreed European Economic Community standard for the emission of sulphur dioxide and nitrous oxide into the atmosphere.
§ Mr. WaldegraveThe Government are currently considering a proposal for an EC directive on the limitation of emissions of sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides from large combustion plants.