HC Deb 17 February 1989 vol 147 cc427-8W
Mr. Bermingham

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the latest progress in negotiations

Table 1
Employment training—starts and leavers monthly totals: September to December 1988
September October November December
Region ET Starts ET Leavers1 ET Starts ET Leavers1 ET Starts ET Leavers1 ET Starts ET Leavers1
South East 1,533 2,050 1,987 1,707
London 2,503 3,057 3,110 2,405
South West 1,075 1,724 2,023 1,742
West Midands 2,470 3,733 3,829 3,303

towards the treaty to govern international trade in hazardous industrial waste; and if he will make a statement.

Mrs. Virginia Bottomley

[holding answer 15 February 1989]: Detailed provisions of the proposed global convention are under active consideration in the UNEP negotiations. There is still much to be agreed but I hope the convention will be ready for signature next month.