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Written question asked by Bernard Jenkin (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 July 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 July 1998. It was answered by Angela Eagle (Labour) on Monday, 27 July 1998 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.


Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment Transport and the Regions what plans he has to publish local authorities enforcement policies with regard to the air pollution control laws.
Answer

Mr. Jenkin: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what plans he has to publish local authorities' enforcement policies with regard to the air pollution control laws. [52533] Angela Eagle: Guidance issued in 1994 by the former Association of District Councils recommended that local authorities produce and publish an enforcement policy on air pollution control. My Department is in discussion with the Local Government Association concerning the re-issue of that guidance.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
52533; 317 c15W
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Air pollution Enforcement Functions Local government Pollution control Local Government Association