Written question asked by Lord Murphy of Torfaen (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 30 March 1993. It was answered by Lord Blencathra (Conservative) on Tuesday, 30 March 1993 on behalf of the Department of the Environment.

Dept of the Environment

Question: If he will consider holding an inquiry into the commercial trade in toxic waste with particular reference to trade between Germany and the United Kingdom; what representations he is making to the European Commission regarding the import of toxic waste going from Germany to the ReChem plant in Pontypool; to consider preventing the import of toxic waste from Germany to the ReChem plant at Pontypool; & what ports in the UK will handle the proposed imports of toxic waste from Germany destined for the ReChem plant in Pontypool. - (Holding answer 29 March 1993).

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