HC Deb 21 February 1989 vol 147 cc566-7W
Mr. Redmond

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will list the European Economic Community directives on the disposal of hazardous and toxic wastes that have been implemented by the United Kingdom.

Mrs. Virginia Bottomley

The United Kingdom has implemented the following European Economic Community directives on the disposal of hazardous and toxic wastes:

  • Directive 75/439/EEC on the disposal of waste oils
  • Directive 76/403/EEC on the disposal of PCBs and PCTs
  • Directive 78/319/EEC on toxic and dangerous waste

In addition, directive 84/631/EEC on the supervision and control of transfrontier shipment of hazardous waste has been implemented in respect of Great Britain. It is expected to be implemented in respect of Northern Ireland next month.