Written question asked by David Amess (Conservative) on Wednesday, 7 February 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 14 February 2001. It was answered by Keith Hill (Labour) on Wednesday, 14 February 2001 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, if a regulatory impact assessment will be undertaken before new standards and controls are introduced in respect of emissions from (a) incinerators of animal waste and (b) pet crematoria.

Answer: Mr. Amess: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if a Regulatory Impact Assessment will be undertaken before new standards and controls are introduced in respect of emissions from (a) incinerators of animal waste and (b) pet crematoria. [150010] Mr. Hill: A Regulatory Impact Assessment was undertaken of the then proposed Waste Incineration Directive and the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food have since commissioned a study by ADAS Consulting to assess more accurately how many small animal carcase incinerators are in operation. A preliminary Regulatory Impact Assessment was issued by MAFF last November for the draft EU Animal By-Products Regulation. In addition, AEA Technology have been commissioned by MAFF to measure emissions at a representative sample of small animal waste incinerators to provide a firm basis for determining proportionate standards. MAFF will be making available the two studies when they are completed subject to commercial confidentiality considerations.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 150010; 363 c149W
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Cremation EU law Incinerators Livestock Pets Waste disposal Impact assessments
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk