HC Deb 13 May 1992 vol 207 cc131-2W
Mr. Hendry

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what indications he has received from Ferro Alloys Ltd. regarding the company's planned actions to reduce emissions from its factory in Glossop, following his Department's instructions.

Mr. Maclean

An improvement notice under the Health and Safety at Work, etc. Act 1974 served on Ferro Alloys and Metals Ltd., Glossop, requires it to reduce the emission of sulphur dioxide to 113kg/hr from its smelting (roasting) process by 31 August 1992. The works have indicated orally that they intend to reduce throughput to comply with this notice.

general nature, are now recognised as unreliable. Accurate information should be available from local authorities with which the responsibility rests.