§ Mr. Simon HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what action he proposes to take in response to the results of research undertaken by the critical loads advisory group into the acidification of soil; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Heathcoat-Amory[holding answer 19 October 1990]: The results of research undertaken by the critical loads advisory group into the acidification of soil will form an important part of the United Kingdom input to the development of the critical loads approach in Europe. This will help lay the basis for cost-effective and closely targeted future pollution abatement measures.