§ Mr. HinchliffeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will take steps to prevent the importing of polychlorinated biphenyl's into the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. MoynihanWaste substances containing polychlorinated biphenysl are imported into the United Kingdom for safe disposal by specialist high-temperature incineration. Such trade is in the best interests of environmental protection. Polychlorinated biphenyls cannot be sold in the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. HinchliffeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will introduce legislation to prevent the production of polychlorinated biphenyls in the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. MoynihanPolychlorinated biphenyls are not manufactured anywhere in the United Kingdom. The Control of Pollution (Supply and Use of Injurious Substances) Regulations 1986 prohibit their sale.