HC Deb 28 February 1994 vol 238 c556W
Mr. Robert Ainsworth

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment when he expects the review of powers and duties of public authorities relating to the identification, assessment and appropriate treatment of contaminated land and liabilities to be completed.

Mr. Atkins

The review of the machinery for dealing with contaminated land and of liabilities is making good progress and is expected to be completed later this year.