§ 21. Mr. CousinsTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what standards there are for the control of the emissions of dioxins in processes of burning or incineration.
§ Mr. Heathcoat-AmoryIt is impractical at present to set specific limits for emissions of dioxins, as the monitoring and analysis of these compounds is complex, slow and expensive. Emissions of dioxins are therefore controlled in the United Kingdom, as in the European directives on municipal waste incineration plants, through effective control of combustion conditions and the fitting and use of suitable abatement equipment.