§ Mr. CoxTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what funding is provided for help in the removal of toxic waste deposits from former industrial sites in the Greater London area.
§ Mr. AtkinsUnder the "polluter pays" principle, the responsibility for funding the removal of toxic wastes rests with the owner or operator of the site. The availability of any public funds to help will depend on the particular circumstances. Removal of such waste as part of a regeneration scheme might be eligible for grant aid by English Partnerships. A local authority involved in a removal operation might be able to apply this Department for a supplementary credit approval.