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Written question asked by Joan Ruddock (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 16 April 1996. It was answered by James Clappison (Conservative) on Tuesday, 16 April 1996 on behalf of the Department of the Environment.


Dept of the Environment

Question
When he will publish the regulations on the six month notification period for the abandonment of mines.
Answer

Ms Ruddock: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment when he will publish the regulations on the six-month notification period for the abandonment of mines.[24797] Mr. Clappison: My Department is in discussion with the Environment Agency and other interested parties on the content of these regulations. It is intended that a consultation paper on the regulations will be issued very soon.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
24797; 275 c375W
Session
1995-96
Subjects
Pollution Mining Pollution control Water