22. Mr. William O'BrienTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he intends to introduce local authority waste disposal companies in Northern Ireland similar to those in England and Wales; and if he will make a statement. [36924]
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§ Mr. MossMost of the district council areas in Northern Ireland are of insufficient size to support the cost of separate waste disposal companies. Accordingly, it is not proposed to make provision for the introduction of such companies.