HC Deb 15 July 1988 vol 137 c396W
Dr. Thomas

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if there are any biochemical checks made on wastes imported into the United Kingdom from the United States of America to assess the dioxin content of the wastes, particularly those containing paper materials.

Mr. Moynihan

It is the responsibility of waste disposal authorities to decide whether testing is necessary to determine the contents of any waste, including imported waste prior to disposal.