Written question asked by Anne Campbell (Labour) on Monday, 10 November 1997, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 18 November 1997. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Tuesday, 18 November 1997 on behalf of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food

Question: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, when he plans to publish his plans for soil protection.

Answer: Mrs. Anne Campbell: To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he plans to publish his plans for soil protection. [15851] Mr. Morley: In response to a recommendation of the Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution, the Government plan to issue an explicit statement of their policies for the protection of soil. This will take the form of a "soil strategy". Our officials are in discussion with the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions about the preparation of the strategy. The plan is to consult publicly before the strategy is finalised.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 15851; 301 c116W
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Land Environment protection Pollution Environmental Pollution Royal Commission