§ Mr. FlynnTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many inquiries from companies registered to handle imported toxic hazardous and special waste his Department's dangerous goods advisory service (DAGAS) has received each month since its inception; and for what proportion of inquiries DAGAS has been unable to assist.
§ Mr. Redwood[holding answer 18 October 1990]: The dangerous goods advisory service (DAGAS) advises on the classification and labelling of packaged dangerous goods for international transport; such advice is normally sought in the country of origin. DAGAS has received only two inquiries on hazardous and special waste since its inception; assistance was given on both occasions.