Written question asked by Richard Ottaway (Conservative) on Wednesday, 7 July 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 21 July 2004. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 July 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, what guidance her Department issues to business producers of waste on how to discharge the statutory duty under section 34 of the 1990 Environmental Protection Act and the extent of due diligence required of such a producer in discharging its duty.

Answer: Richard Ottaway: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what guidance her Department issues to business producers of waste on how to discharge the statutory duty under section 34 of the 1990 Environmental Protection Act and the extent of due diligence required of such a producer in discharging its duty. [183228] Mr. Morley: Defra has produced "Waste Management The Duty of Care Code of Practice" to offer guidance on complying with section 34 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990. This is available on the Defra website at: http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/waste/ management/doc/pdf/waste man duty code.pdf Defra has recently re-issued a leaflet entitled "Waste and Your Duty of Care" which can also be accessed online at: http://www.defra.gov.uk/environment/waste/ management/doc/index.htm A comprehensive review of the duty of care regime is currently under way which will result in a consultation and an updated code of practice.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 183228; 424 c262W
Session: 2003-04
Subjects: Codes of practice Business Environment protection Publicity Pollution control Waste management Waste disposal
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