§ Dr. Kim HowellsTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what funds are available to assist district authorities in Wales to purchase and install recycling and incineration equipment, as an alternative method to landfill, for the disposal of household and commercial waste.
§ Mr. Nicholas BennettDistricts are able to fund such expenditure from their capital resources. In addition funding may be available from the Department of Energy's renewable energy programme. The formula based arrangements for the distribution of local authority capital resources in Wales have the support of the local authority associations and was introduced in order that authorities should be able to determine individually, how the resources made available are spent.
§ Dr. Kim HowellsTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many district waste authorities in Wales operate waste recycling plants; and if he will list them, together with the type and capacity of plant in operation.
§ Mr. Nicholas BennettThe information is not maintained centrally. Under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 each waste collection and regulation authority will be required to publicise plans showing its arrangements for the recycling of waste.