Mr. John D. TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he proposes to recommend the spreading of human sewage sludge on land for fertilising purposes; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Heathcoat-AmoryThe use of sewage sludge as a fertiliser in England and Wales is controlled by the Sludge (Use in Agriculture) Regulations 1989 (SI 1263) and more detailed advice is contained in the code of practice for agricultural use of sewage sludge, published by the Department in 1989.
Mr. John D. TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what information he has as to in which of the European Community countries it is permissible to spread human sewage sludge on land for fertilising purposes.
§ Mr. Heathcoat-AmorySewage sludge is used as a fertiliser on agricultural land in all European Community countries.