EU Bio-waste Directive (Hansard, 18 July 2003)

HC Deb 18 July 2003 vol 409 cc830-1W 831W

§ Sue Doughty
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs which stakeholders the Government have(a) consulted and (b) plan to consult on proposals for an EU Bio-waste Directive; and if she will make a statement. [125124]

§ Mr. Morley
The Government discussed the EU Working Document on Biological Treatment of Biowaste with interested parties when it was published in 2000. We will consult stakeholders formally when a draft Directive is produced, which is not expected until 2004.