HC Deb 19 December 1988 vol 144 c40W
Mr. Redmond

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how many toxic waste sites there are in the county of South Yorkshire; and if he will list them.

Mrs. Virginia Bottomley

Her Majesty's inspectorate of pollution has a record of some 257 waste disposal facilities in South Yorkshire. Details of the sites, including information on types of waste for which they are licensed, can be obtained from the appropriate waste disposal authorities, which are required to maintain a public register.

Mr. Harry Barnes

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will list toxic waste sites throughout the United Kingdom.

Mrs. Virginia Bottomley

Her Majesty's inspectorate of pollution has a record of some 5,530 waste disposal facilities in England, Wales and Scotland. Details of the sites, including information on the types of waste for which they are licensed, can be obtained from the appropriate waste disposal authorities, which are required to maintain a public register.

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