§ Mr. AshleyTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will be seeking Crown immunity from prosecution for the institutions which are the responsibility of his Department when the anticipated new controls on emissions come into operation.
§ Mr. Lawson[holding answer 30 November 1988]: I refer to my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister's reply on 29 November. My Department has no plans to seek removal of Crown immunity in relation to the proposed air pollution regulations.