HC Deb 09 March 1999 vol 327 cc162-3W
Mr. Jenkin

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will publish agendas for the forthcoming EC environmental councils on(a) 11 to 12 March and (b) 24 to 25 June. [75194]

Mr. Meale

[holding answer8 March 1999]: The following is the agenda for the Environment Council 11 March:

  • Community strategy on climate change
  • Council conclusions
  • Amended proposal for a Council Directive establishing a framework for Community action in the field of water policy
  • Common position
  • Proposal for a Council Directive on end-of-life vehicles
  • Common position
  • Community strategy to reduce C02 emissions from private cars. Commission Negotiations with car manufacturers which are not members of ACEA Council Conclusions
  • Proposal for a Council regulation allowing voluntary participation by organisations in a community eco-management and audit system
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  • Policy debate
  • Proposal for a Council Directive amending Directive 88/609/EEC, on the limitation of emissions of certain pollutants into the air from large combustion plants.
  • Policy debate
  • Proposal for a Council Directive on the incineration of waste.
  • Progress report.

The agenda for the Council on the 24 to 25 June will not be decided until nearer the time.

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