HC Deb 19 April 1993 vol 223 c44W
Ms Abbott

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what information he has on the forms of toxic waste exported from British industries, the destinations, identifying third world destinations separately and the quantities involved over the last 12 months.

Mr. Eggar

I have been asked to reply.

The information requested could be provided only at disproportionate cost. However, I refer the hon. Member to my answers to the hon. Member for Ceredigion and Pembroke, North (Mr. Dafis) on 9 November 1992, Official Report, columns 587–88, and 2 March 1993, Official Report, column 102, and to the hon. Member for Islington, South and Finsbury (Mr. Smith) on 29 March 1993, Official Report, column 61, all of which are relevant to the question.