§ Mr. TrotterTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment when he expects to be in a position to announce his decision on the planning application to construct a toxic waste plant at Howdon on Tyneside; and what account he will take of the strength of public opposition to the proposal in reaching his decision.
§ Mr. BaldryMy right hon. and learned Friend will issue his decision on the Howdon and linked incinerator inquiries on Teesside as soon as it is practicable to do so.
In reaching his decision, my right hon. Friend will take into account all the representations made about the proposal.