HC Deb 13 March 1991 vol 187 cc516-7W
Dr. Hampson

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement on the progress made on the drafting of the planning policy guidance on waste disposal since his response to the hon. Member for Altrincham and Sale (Sir F. Montgomery) on 30 January,Official Report, column 1087; and when he expects publication.

Mr. Yeo

I have nothing to add at this stage to what my hon. Friend said on 30 January; new guidance will be issued in draft for public consultation later this year.

Dr. Hampson

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what guidance he currently gives local planning authorities on the siting of municipal waste incinerators; and if he has any plans to change this advice.

Mr. Yeo

The Government have not issued any planning guidance on the siting of municipal waste incinerators. However, work is in hand on the preparation of a planning policy guidance note on pollution and waste management which we plan to issue in draft for public consultation later this year. One of the issues on which we shall consult is the need for guidance on the siting of incinerators.