§ Mr. CranTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment when he intends to publish the report from Her Majesty's inspectorate of pollution on the subject of the emission of radiation from the Capper Pass works in North Humberside.
§ Mrs. Virginia Bottomley[holding answer 8 March 1989]: Her Majesty's inspectorate of pollution has now completed its report on emissions from the Capper Pass smelting works in north Humberside. I hope shortly to place copies in the Library of the House. I will ensure that a copy is also sent to my hon. Friend.
Dr. ThomasTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the total final number of(a) countries, (b) international organisations and (c) other interested bodies who have accepted invitations to attend the conference on the ozone layer and chlorofluorocarbons in London on 5 to 7 March.
§ Mrs. Virginia Bottomley[holding answer 6 March 1989]: A total of 123 countries and the European Community registered attendance at the "Saving the Ozone Layer" London conference on 5 to 7 March. In addition to the United Nations environment programme, 673W four UN agencies accepted invitations to send an observer. Representatives of the Citizens' Symposium on CFCs also attended, and a large number of industrial companies, trade associations and scientific organisations provided speakers and technical experts.