Written question asked by Lord Braine of Wheatley (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 July 1988. It was answered by Lord Moynihan (Conservative) on Monday, 11 July 1988 on behalf of the Department of the Environment.

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Written question

Question

To list Sec of State's powers to prevent toxic waste from the European Community or other countries overseas being imported for disposal in Great Britain; & if he has any plans to seek further powers to deal with the rising threat to the environment from such waste disposal.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

137 c41W

Session

1987-88

Subjects

Hazardous substances Imports Ministerial powers Pollution control Waste disposal