§ Mr. MallonTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what additional resources will be made available to district councils to offset the increased cost of applying the new environmental protection legislation.
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§ Mr. AtkinsThere has not been any recent environmental protection legislation which would impose additional financial burdens on district councils. However, the Government proposes to introduce legislation as soon as possible on new powers to control litter. At that time, consideration will be given to whether any additional resources should be made available.