§ Mr. Simon HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for Energy if he has commissioned a comparative energy audit of incineration of material solid waste and separation of waste at source followed by recycling; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BaldryI have been asked to reply.
The choice between waste management options should be based on an assessment of all the associated costs and benefits, and not just on the cost of energy. The Government are continuously reviewing these options. Waste management paper No. 1 provides advice on how the costs and benefits should be assessed. This paper is currently being revised.