Written question asked by Llew Smith (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 15 October 1996. It was answered by James Clappison (Conservative) on Tuesday, 15 October 1996 on behalf of the Department of the Environment.

Dept of the Environment

Question: What environmental policy initiatives have been launched since 26th July.

Answer: Mr. Llew Smith: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what environmental policy initiatives have been launched since 26 July. [38518] Mr. Clappison: During the parliamentary recess, we have been mainly concerned to develop initiatives which will be announced in this place shortly. Since 26 July, we have launched the following main environmental policy initiatives: consultation on air quality strategy; publication of circular on revised special waste regulations; and publication of draft statutory guidance on contaminated land. In addition, the landfill tax came into operation on 1 October.

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