HC Deb 06 June 2000 vol 351 cc192-3W
Mr. Loughton

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what discussions he has had with building contractors about the future construction of incinerators in the United Kingdom. [123485]

Ms Beverley Hughes

[holding answer 23 May 2000]The Government have not held discussions with building contractors about the future construction of incinerators. The development and construction of energy from waste and incineration plant is a matter for local authorities and the waste management industry.