§ Ms. WalleyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he has any plans to introduce legislation to ensure that the producers of waste are responsible for its disposal; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MoynihanWe intend, following our September 1986 consultation paper, to announce our conclusions on waste disposal law amendment very shortly.
§ Ms. WalleyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment when the Government propose to compile a register of persons authorised to handle waste.
§ Mr. MoynihanOur consultation paper on amendments to the law relating to waste disposal included a proposal to register waste handlers. We plan to make an announcement on the results of the consultation very shortly.