§ Mrs. Ann TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what action he intends to take to reduce emissions of nitrous oxide from the nylon manufacturing industry.
§ Mr. Maclean[holding answer 11 May 1992]: There is only one nylon manufacturing facility in the United Kingdom. After discussions with Her Majesty's inspectorate of pollution the operating company has announced its intention virtually to eliminate emissions of nitrous oxide from the plant concerned by 1996.
By 31 July 1993, ICI must apply to Her Majesty's inspectorate of pollution for authorisation under part I of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 to operate its nylon manufacturing process.
Granting of the authorisation will be dependent upon the company putting forward a programme of continuing environmental improvements.