§ Ms. WalleyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what advice he has given those companies currently using ocean incineration concerning waste reduction.
§ Mrs. Virginia BottomleyOfficials have advised companies who currently hold licences for incineration of waste at sea of the need to reduce quantities of such wastes in the light of the recommendations of the North sea conference to end the dumping of polluting materials in the North sea at the earliest practical date. HM inspectorate of pollution has held discussions with the companies and further discussions are proposed.