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Written question asked by Harry Cohen (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 April 1996. It was answered by James Clappison (Conservative) on Wednesday, 24 April 1996 on behalf of the Department of the Environment.


Dept of the Environment

Question
If fifth quarter material derived from cattle can be spread upon agricultural land outside the waste management licensing regime; for what reason fifth-quarter material derived from cattle is not classified as waste; and if duty of care waste transfer notes are required once this material changes hand. - Depts views on appoication to animal by-products of definition of waste, waste management licensing and duty of care, are set out in DOE circular 11/94, paragraphs 1.17(c), 2.33(d)(ii), 4.91-4.94 and 5.167.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
276 c146W;276 c148W; 25719;25718
Session
1995-96
Subjects
Agriculture Civil liability Animal products Land Fertilisers Pollution control Waste management Waste