§ Mr. Gareth WardellTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales (1) what steps his Department has taken to promote research aimed a reducing the dangerous substance content and increasing the use of less-polluting substitute substances in batteries and accumulators, and into methods of recycling;
(2) what steps his Department has taken to reduce the volume of spent batteries and accumulators in household waste.
§ Mr. GristI refer the hon. Gentleman to the replies given to him by my hon. Friend the Under-Secretary of State for Industry and Consumer Affairs on Friday 19 January, at column444.