Written question asked by Joan Walley (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 March 1997. It was answered by James Clappison (Conservative) on Thursday, 20 March 1997 on behalf of the Department of the Environment.

Dept of the Environment

Question: If he will estimate (a) the United Kingdom's current share of the world market for pollution abatement technology and (b) the size of that market share during (i) the next five years and (ii) the next 10 years. - Inc ref to 292 c136W.

Answer: Ms Walley: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will estimate (a) the United Kingdom's current share of the world market for pollution abatement technology and (b) the size of that market share during (i) the next five years and (ii) the next 10 years. [20926] Mr. Clappison: I refer the hon. Member to the reply given to her by my hon. Friend the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Small Business, Industry and Energy on 11 March 1997, Official Report, column 136.

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