Dr. ThomasTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many applications have been received for export licences to send toxic waste to Romania since 1987.
§ Mr. TrippierI have been asked to reply.
Under regulations in force since 1988, the Secretary of State must be notified of proposed hazardous waste exports for disposal in non-EC countries and he can prohibit the export by raising an objection. No such notifications have been made for exports to Romania or any other non-EC country.