§ Mr. BarronTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what consideration has been given to the promotion of energy from waste schemes in(a) the United Kingdom and (b) each region in line with the national waste strategy; and what future consideration is planned. [32642]
§ Mr. Clappison"A Waste Strategy for England and Wales", published as a consultation document in January 1995, sets out the means by which we can aim to manage waste in a more sustainable way and, in contributing to this, the role which energy from waste can play in recovering value from waste. The draft waste strategy highlights ways in which central and local government, working with industry, can further encourage its take-up. The Government are currently considering the many responses they have received on the draft strategy, and expect to publish the final version towards the end of the year.