§ Mr. BerminghamTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the latest progress in negotiations
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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.