§ Mr. ChannonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what steps he is taking to ensure that a programme for reducing total annual emissions from large combustion plants is being implemented in all EC countries.
§ Mr. Trippier[holding answer 21 January 1992]Enforcement of the large combustion plants directive in other member states is a matter for the European Commission, but the Government take every opportunity to stress the importance of other member states' matching the United Kingdom's performance in implementing this and other environmental directives. Our proposal for a Community "audit-type" inspectorate to ensure effective compliance with European environmental legislation would help to achieve improved and consistent standards throughout the Community.