§ Mr. Nicholas WintertonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement summarising the guidelines issued by his Department to local authorities on the subject of the import of hazardous and domestic waste from abroad.
§ Mr. MoynihanGuidance on waste mangagement in respect of all controlled waste disposed of in this country is given in waste management papers issued by my Department. The guidance applies equally to imported wastes and wastes generated in the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. Nicholas WintertonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement outlining620W the policy of his Department on commercial agreements entered into by local authorities with companies allowing them to import waste from abroad to landfill sites in the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. MoynihanLocal authorities may enter into contracts to dispose of waste provided the disposal complies with all conditions necessary to ensure the protection of public health, water supply and local amenity.