§ Mr. Weetchasked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he expects to be able to announce the date for publication of anti-fouling paint regulations; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Waldegrave[pursuant to his reply, 10 April 1987, c. 476]: The Control of Pollution (Anti-fouling Paints and Treatments) Regulations 1987 were laid before the House yesterday. They will come into force on 28 May.