§ Sue DoughtyTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister what discussions his Department has held with the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on the planning requirements for the disposal of hazardous waste required by the EU Hazardous Waste Directive. [142520]
§ Phil HopeThe Office of the Deputy Prime Minister works closely with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs to achieve sustainable waste management and has contributed to the work of the Hazardous Waste Forum. The Forum has been set up by Government to bring together key stakeholders to advise on the way forward on the management of hazardous waste and has, among a number of matters, considered the waste planning and permitting processes for new facilities.
§ Sue DoughtyTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister what assessment he has made of the impact of delays in the implementation of the Hazardous Waste Requirements of the Landfill Directive (1999/31/EC) on the regeneration of brownfield sites required to meet housing targets. [142522]
§ Phil HopeThe Office of the Deputy Prime Minister is working to ensure that all policies affecting the re-development of brownfield land do not create unintended obstacles to regeneration. Discussions are currently taking place within Government, and with industry on the implications of the implementation of the Landfill Directive for the regeneration of brownfield sites.