Written question asked by Lord Elis-Thomas (Plaid Cymru), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 25 October 1988. It was answered by Baroness Bottomley of Nettlestone (Conservative) on Wednesday, 26 October 1988 on behalf of the Department of the Environment.

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Untitled Written question

Question

When DOE first learned of intention of owners of German registered Karin B cargo ship to dock & unload its 2,000 tonnes of chemical waste at Neath, what was its response & how many meetings subsequently held with Institute of Wastes Management, National Association of Waste Disposal Contractors & officials of environment directorate of the European Commission with regard to destination of the toxic cargo on the Karin B.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

139 c232W;139 c230W

Session

1987-88

Subjects

Hazardous substances Shipping Waste disposal European Commission Institute of Wastes Management National Association of Waste Disposal Contractors Karin B