HC Deb 04 July 1988 vol 136 c396W
Mr. Butler

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he provides assistance for the removal or treatment of wastes deposited in under-developed countries by developed countries.

Mr. Chris Patten

The Overseas Development Administration funded the visit of three scientists to work with a small American team advising on the recently discovered hazardous waste in Koko, Nigeria. Within the resources available, we stand ready to consider providing further technical co-operation if asked by developing countries.

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