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Written question asked by Gordon Prentice (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 May 1996. It was answered by James Clappison (Conservative) on Wednesday, 8 May 1996 on behalf of the Department of the Environment.


Dept of the Environment

Question
If he will hold a public inquiry into the matters raised by Castle Cement in their appeal against the HMIP directions concerning the plant at Clitheroe.
Answer

Mr. Gordon Prentice: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will hold a public inquiry into the matters raised by Castle Cement in its appeal against the Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Pollution directions concerning the plant at Clitheroe.[27340] Mr. Clappison: My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has informed Castle Cement and the Environment Agency that he intends the appeal case to proceed by means of a public hearing. Details of the hearing will in due course be advertised locally, and interested parties will be able to submit evidence to the Secretary of State's inspector.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
27340; 277 c133-4W
Session
1995-96
Subjects
Appeals Air pollution HM Inspectorate of Pollution Castle Cement Lancashire Secondary liquid fuels