§ Mr. MacleanTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions when he will announce the decision in the appeal by Alba Proteins against conditions imposed on their plans by Eden District Council. [107578]
§ Mr. MeacherThe Department published on 13 January this year a revised version of the statutory guidance relating to air pollution control from animal rendering processes: Process Guidance Note PG6/1(00)— The Processing of Animal Remains and By-Products. The parties to the Alba Proteins appeal will shortly be invited to comment on how any changes in policy, outlined in this revised guidance note, may affect the appeal. Following consideration of their comments, the Secretary of State should then be in a position to announce a decision.