§ Mr. Malcolm BruceTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what information he has as to how many tonnes of cars were recycled in each of the last five years and as to the number of sites for recycling cars; what measures he is taking to encourage car recycling; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. Virginia BottomleyThe information is not available in the form requested. I understand from the British Scrap Federation that its best estimate of the weight of scrap metal derived from all types of motor vehicle is:
Million tonnes 1984 1.73 1985 1.85 1986 2.08 1987 1.79 1988 2.20