HC Deb 06 May 1988 vol 132 c614W
Mr. Nicholas Bennett

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received from the oil industry concerning the European Community directive on large combustion plants; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Moynihan

My officials have regular discussions with representatives of the oil industry about this draft directive, and my noble Friend the Minister for Environment, Countryside and Water was recently in correspondence with the president of the United Kingdom Petroleum Industry Association on this subject.