Written question asked by Cynog Dafis (Plaid Cymru), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 18 March 1997. It was answered by James Clappison (Conservative) on Tuesday, 18 March 1997 on behalf of the Department of the Environment.

Dept of the Environment

Question: What is his policy towards proposed negotiations on a chemicals convention at the UN General Assembly Special Session.

Answer: Mr. Dafis: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what is his policy towards proposed negotiations on a chemicals convention at the UN General Assembly special session. [19138] Mr. Clappison: The Government supported the recent UNEP governing council decisions on negotiation of legally binding instruments on prior informed consent for trade in certain hazardous chemicals, and on persistent organic pollutants. The governing council also invited the executive director of UNEP to develop a report outlining options for enhanced coherence and efficiency among international activities related to chemicals, including the instrument on the prior informed consent procedure under development and a likely future agreement on persistent organic pollutants. We will consider the conclusions of the report, including any proposal for a chemicals convention, when it is completed.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 19138; 292 c518W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Chemicals Hazardous substances Pesticides Trade UN Environment Programme