HL Deb 17 November 2004 vol 666 c180WA
Baroness Byford

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Further to the letter of 21 October 2003 from the Baroness Hollis of Heigham to the Baroness Byford, what is the present position on the negotiations regarding the European Union Directive on Environmental Liability. [HL4938]

Lord Whitty

The directive was adopted on 21 April 2004 and came into force on 30 April 2004. It is required to be implemented by 30 April 2007.