§ Mr. Barry FieldTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what studies he has made of the use of refuse for high-density baling for environmental protection.
§ Mr. TrippierMy Department has been involved in the monitoring of full-scale trials of high-density baling plant for more than a decade.
Our conclusion is that there can be benefits in transport costs between transfer stations and disposal sites, but overall the benefits are marginal.