HL Deb 15 July 1987 vol 488 c1150WA
Lord Gregson

asked Her Majesty's Government:

When they will fulfil their commitments to introduce legislation controlling waste disposal, as set out in their Written Answer on 29th April 1987 (HL Deb., col. 1956).

Lord Belstead

In each case at the earliest opportunity.

Lord Gregson

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether, in view of the fact that certain of their commitments to legislate on waste disposal were made five or more years ago, they will introduce such legislation in stages in order to expedite action.

Lord Belstead

The Government do not see an advantage to be gained by considering a piecemeal approach to new primary legislation on waste disposal. The necessary changes to regulations, of which some are in an advanced state of preparation, will be introduced as soon as possible in each case.

Lord Gregson

asked Her Majesty's Government

When legislation will be introduced to permit recurring charges for licences at disposal sites accepting hazardous wastes and whether the preparatory consultations announced in 1983 (HL Deb., 5th December, col. 983) have been completed.

Lord Belstead

The Government consulted on the introduction of charges for waste disposal licences in September 1986 and it will be included in the measures to be brought forward to amend the law on waste disposal.