§ Mr. O'Brienasked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food what study he has made of the effect of the European Economic Community directive on the dumping of waste at sea on the Yorkshire water authority's sludge disposal and the costs of finding alternative means of disposal.
§ Mr. GummerThe proposal for a directive would clearly have far-reaching implications for the disposal of waste at sea. Consequently my Department is closely consulting all those who might be affected by it so that full account can be taken of their concerns before discussions on the proposal start in the new year.