§ Mr. David PorterTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1) what consideration his Department is giving to exempting, under the Environmental Protection Act 1990, rules monitoring small farm incinerators, provided they are lined and fitted with flame-wash after-burners;
(2) if he will make a statement on progress on discussions he is having with the farming industry on exemptions on waste incineration under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 provisions; and when he expects to conclude discussions.
§ Mr. MacleanFollowing discussions with farming and hunting interests it has been agreed that there should be an exemption from the inspection and authorisation requirements under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 for incinerators designed to incinerate certain farm wastes, including animal carcases, at a rate of no more than 50 kg per hour.