§ Mr. Win GriffithsTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs when she expects to publish her consultation paper on farm waste. [72169]
§ Mr. Meacher[holding answer 24 July 2002]: We are preparing the Regulations necessary to apply the provisions of the Waste Framework Directive to those types of agricultural waste which are not excluded from control under Article 2. A Regulatory Impact Assessment 298W (RIA) is also being prepared. On completion, the draft Regulations and RIA will he issued for consultation with the farming industry and other interested groups. A firm date for publication of the consultation paper has not yet been set but our aim is to publish it in the Autumn. I will ensure that a copy of the consultation paper is sent to the hon. Member when it is issued.