§ Mr. VazTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received arising from the meeting of African Environment Ministers, held in Nairobi between 11 and 13 May in the current year, 105W concerning (a) United Kingdom developed environmental protection technologies and (b) proposals to dispose of United Kingdom toxic waste in Africa; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. Virginia BottomleyNo representations have been received by the Department of the Environment arising from this meeting of African Environment Ministers. Aid for the provision of environmental protection technologies is a matter for my right hon. Friend the Minister of Overseas Development. Any export of United Kingdom hazardous waste to Africa would be subject to the prior approval of the Secretary of State for the Environment under the Transfrontier Shipment of Hazardous Waste Regulations 1988. No such approvals have been granted.