§ Mr. CohenTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what plans he has to ban the use of(a) nitro-tri-acetic acid, (b) ethylene diamino-tetra-acetic acid, (c) perborate bleach, (d) optical brighteners and (e) enzymes in cleaning products.
§ Mr. TrippierThe Department has no plans to ban the use of these chemicals in cleaning products.
§ Mr. CohenTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what plans he has to limit the amount of(a) phosphates, (b) chlorine bleaches and (c) ethlylene diamino-tetra-acetic acid used in cleaning products; if he intends to limit the acidity of toilet cleaners; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. TrippierThe Department has no plans at present to limit the amounts of these constituents in cleaning products but is planning to place a study contract to review any adverse effects which may occur if polyphosphates used in cleaning agents are replaced by other chemicals.
§ Mr. CohenTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what plans he has to require an increase in the biodegradability of anionic and non-ionic surfactants.
§ Mr. TrippierThe Department has no plans to require an increase in the biodegradability of anionic and non-ionic surfactants.