If he will comment on the advice the Nirex Peer Reviewers provided to Nirex in report S96-004 Appendix 3 concerning the report title used in the document submitted to the Review Panel for initial review concerning the use of the word hydrogeological.

If he will comment on the advice the Nirex Peer Reviewers provided to Nirex in report S96-004 Appendix 3 concerning the report title used in the document submitted to the Review Panel for initial review concerning the use of the word hydrogeological.

What is his policy on the award of costs at hearings held in connection with the functions of the Environment Agency or appeals against the Agency. - Inc ref to Local Government Act 1972, Environment Act 1995, Environment Act 1995, Environmental Protection Act 1990, Control of Pollution (Amendment) Act 1989,...

What is his policy on the award of costs at hearings held in connection with the functions of the Environment Agency or appeals against the Agency. - Inc ref to Local Government Act 1972, Environment Act 1995, Environment Act 1995, Environmental Protection Act 1990, Control of Pollution (Amendment) Act 1989,...

If he will send Cumbria County Council copies of the Nirex reports N95, N96, N97, N98 and N99 and if he will place in the Library a copy of the Nirex DSAT reports N95, N96, N97 and N99. - Department does not have copies of these reports.

If he will send Cumbria County Council copies of the Nirex reports N95, N96, N97, N98 and N99 and if he will place in the Library a copy of the Nirex DSAT reports N95, N96, N97 and N99. - Department does not have copies of these reports.

What plans he has to ensure that Nirex prepare quantitative analysis of the in-model and out-of-model factors which could significantly affect the calculated risk produced by Nirex 97. - None.

What plans he has to ensure that Nirex prepare quantitative analysis of the in-model and out-of-model factors which could significantly affect the calculated risk produced by Nirex 97. - None.

What is the relationship between the identified geological features and the measured responses reported in Nirex report 5/96/003 and what period of time will be allowed for independent peer review of the document Nirex 97. - This information should be requested from UK Nirex Ltd.

What is the relationship between the identified geological features and the measured responses reported in Nirex report 5/96/003 and what period of time will be allowed for independent peer review of the document Nirex 97. - This information should be requested from UK Nirex Ltd.

What advice he has issued on the environmental implications arising from the disposal by (a) landfill and (b) incineration of cattle slaughtered in connection with the BSE crisis; and what advice has been requested in the last year from his Department and the Environment Agency on the best practical environmental...

What advice he has issued on the environmental implications arising from the disposal by (a) landfill and (b) incineration of cattle slaughtered in connection with the BSE crisis; and what advice has been requested in the last year from his Department and the Environment Agency on the best practical environmental...

What guidelines govern the prosecution of breaches in discharge consents.

What guidelines govern the prosecution of breaches in discharge consents.

What estimate he has made of the proportion of organic compostable waste currently disposed of via landfill, incineration, anaerobic digestion and composting, and other disposal routes by the water industry and the agriculture, food processing, commercial and other industrial sectors; and how he predicts these disposal routes will change, following...

What estimate he has made of the proportion of organic compostable waste currently disposed of via landfill, incineration, anaerobic digestion and composting, and other disposal routes by the water industry and the agriculture, food processing, commercial and other industrial sectors; and how he predicts these disposal routes will change, following...

If the Government intends to apply the London Convention's ban on sea disposal of radioactive wastes to radioactive scale on redundant oil installations; what criteria it will apply in assessing the best practicable environmental option for disposal of radioactive material from oil and gas installations; and how those criteria will...

If the Government intends to apply the London Convention's ban on sea disposal of radioactive wastes to radioactive scale on redundant oil installations; what criteria it will apply in assessing the best practicable environmental option for disposal of radioactive material from oil and gas installations; and how those criteria will...

Pursuant to his Answer of 11th February, Official Report, V290 c101W, if he will list the locations of the (a) incinerators and (b) tyre burning plant tested for emissions in respect of the burning of cattle carcases; and if he will reconcile the figures for the total number of incineration...

Pursuant to his Answer of 11th February, Official Report, V290 c101W, if he will list the locations of the (a) incinerators and (b) tyre burning plant tested for emissions in respect of the burning of cattle carcases; and if he will reconcile the figures for the total number of incineration...

If he will list the prosecutions carried out in England and Wales by the Environment Agency for waste offences, in each month since 1st April 1996 indicating (a) the person or company prosecuted, (b) the date and outcome of the prosecution, (c) the nature of the offence and (d) the...

If he will list the prosecutions carried out in England and Wales by the Environment Agency for waste offences, in each month since 1st April 1996 indicating (a) the person or company prosecuted, (b) the date and outcome of the prosecution, (c) the nature of the offence and (d) the...

On how many occasions and where have (a) incinerators and (b) power stations failed to satisfy the Environment Agency with regard to emission levels in connection with the burning of BSE cattle. - On no occasion.

On how many occasions and where have (a) incinerators and (b) power stations failed to satisfy the Environment Agency with regard to emission levels in connection with the burning of BSE cattle. - On no occasion.

How many (a) incinerators and (b) power stations have been tested for emissions by the Environment Agency in connection with the burning of cattle carcases or rendered remains of BSE beasts.

How many (a) incinerators and (b) power stations have been tested for emissions by the Environment Agency in connection with the burning of cattle carcases or rendered remains of BSE beasts.

What proposals he has received from Castle Cement in Clitheroe in respect of their plans to burn (a) shredded tyres and (b) waste products other than Cemfuel. - None.

What proposals he has received from Castle Cement in Clitheroe in respect of their plans to burn (a) shredded tyres and (b) waste products other than Cemfuel. - None.

What plans he has to issue guidelines to producers of sanitary products in respect of labelling relating to their proper disposal. - Inc ref to revised version of "Waste management Paper 25 (Clinical Waste)".

What plans he has to issue guidelines to producers of sanitary products in respect of labelling relating to their proper disposal. - Inc ref to revised version of "Waste management Paper 25 (Clinical Waste)".

What progress has been made in implementing the proposals concerning transparency in decision-making relating to the rock characterisation facility proposals contained in the joint RWMAC/ACSNI report. - Includes fact that RWMACs advice is being published on Tuesday 21 January in a report 'Nirex's Proposals for Publication and Peer Review' (in...

What progress has been made in implementing the proposals concerning transparency in decision-making relating to the rock characterisation facility proposals contained in the joint RWMAC/ACSNI report. - Includes fact that RWMACs advice is being published on Tuesday 21 January in a report 'Nirex's Proposals for Publication and Peer Review' (in...

What plans he has to direct Nirex to investigate alternative sites for the establishment of an underground nuclear repository.

What plans he has to direct Nirex to investigate alternative sites for the establishment of an underground nuclear repository.

If he has received a copy of the memorandum by John Holmes of the Nirex science department, dated 10th December 1996, concerning the outstanding scientific matters that need attention in regard to the rock characterisation facility and proposals for the disposal of radioactive waste. - Yes.

If he has received a copy of the memorandum by John Holmes of the Nirex science department, dated 10th December 1996, concerning the outstanding scientific matters that need attention in regard to the rock characterisation facility and proposals for the disposal of radioactive waste. - Yes.

Wednesday adjournment debate on sustainable waste management.

Wednesday adjournment debate on sustainable waste management.

If the burning of secondary liquid fuels in kilns has been brought within the scope of the EU Hazardous Waste Incineration Directive; and if he will make a statement.

If the burning of secondary liquid fuels in kilns has been brought within the scope of the EU Hazardous Waste Incineration Directive; and if he will make a statement.