HC Deb 18 November 1987 vol 122 cc571-2W
Mr. Allan Roberts

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, (1) pursuant to his reply of 12 November, where and how the 42,000 tonnes of hazardous waste of the 52,000 tonnes imported during 1986 was treated;

(2) pursuant to the answer of 12 November, where the incineration of 8,000 tonnes of hazardous waste of the 53,000 tonnes imported during 1986 has taken place;

(3) pursuant to the reply of 12 November, where the 3,000 tonnes of hazardous waste was land-filled.

Mr. Moynihan

The details requested by the hon. Member could not be provided without disproportionate cost, since to obtain them it would be necessary to examine all individual consignment notes held by waste disposal authorities. Most special wastes which are treated undergo chemical fixation by patented processes.