§ Mr. Llew SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what assessment he has made of his departmental critical loads advisory group reports on critical loads of acidity in the United Kingdom; and what actions he plans to take arising from its recommendations.
§ Mr. AtkinsThe Government warmly welcome the reports of the critical loads advisory group and its various sub-groups. The reports contain a number of recommendations as to further research which the Department will be considering. The group's findings have been and will continue to be an essential element informing the Government's development of effects—based emission control policies and the Government's position in international negotiations designed to reduce transboundary air pollution.
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