HL Deb 14 November 1988 vol 501 c906WA
Lord Kennet

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether the Treasury is the lead department in applying for "Polluter Pays" policy.

The Earl of Caithness

The lead department for the "Polluter Pays" principle is the Department of the Environment. Responsibility for applying the "Polluter Pays" policy in particular circumstances lies with the department concerned with the relevant area of policy.