Written question asked by Barry Gardiner (Labour) on Monday, 22 May 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 5 June 2000. It was answered by Michael Meacher (Labour) on Monday, 5 June 2000 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 investigations the Environment Agency has made into irregular emissions from the incinerator at Northwick Park Hospital; and if enforcement action has been commenced.

Answer: Mr. Gardiner: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what investigations the Environment Agency has made into irregular emissions from the incinerator at Northwick Park Hospital; and if enforcement action has been commenced. [123581] Mr. Meacher: Several complaints were made between 1993 to 1995, all of which were investigated by the Environment Agency. Following a complaint in July 1995 the Environment Agency issued an enforcement notice. The operator complied by introducing controls on the blending and checking of waste. These modifications were carried out in November 1998. The Environment Agency is currently investigating a complaint made in April 2000 and will consider appropriate action in line with its Enforcement and Prosecution Policy when the investigation is complete.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 123581; 351 c55W
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Air pollution Hospitals Enforcement Environment protection Environment Agency Incinerators Waste disposal Northwick Park Hospital
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