Written question asked by Eric Illsley (Labour) on Monday, 18 October 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 October 2004. It was answered by Baroness Beckett (Labour) on Thursday, 21 October 2004 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will undertake an assessment of the proposed emission levels at the Quinn Glass factory in Ince, Cheshire. (Failed OPQ)

Answer: Mr. Illsley: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs if she will undertake an assessment of the proposed emission levels at the Quinn Glass factory in Ince, Cheshire. [192819] Margaret Beckett: An application has been made by the Quinn Glass factory for a permit under the Pollution Prevention and Control Act. The local authority, Chester city council, is determining it in the usual way and if it grants a permit it will include conditions which represent the Best Available Techniques, including any appropriate emission levels.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 425 c824W; 192819
Session: 2003-04
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Air pollution Glass Pollution control Factories Cheshire Quinn Glass
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