What his plans are for reducing the input of zinc in sewage sludge which may be spread on the land. - Inc ref to Government response to report of the Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution on sustainable use of soil (Dep/3 4449).

What his plans are for reducing the input of zinc in sewage sludge which may be spread on the land. - Inc ref to Government response to report of the Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution on sustainable use of soil (Dep/3 4449).

What steps are being taken by his Department to promote the decontamination of contaminated land and its development in preference to greenfield sites.

What steps are being taken by his Department to promote the decontamination of contaminated land and its development in preference to greenfield sites.

What recent representations he has received regarding the guidance his Department gives on contaminated land. (Failed OPQ).

What recent representations he has received regarding the guidance his Department gives on contaminated land. (Failed OPQ).

When he intends to publish statutory guidance on contaminated land.

When he intends to publish statutory guidance on contaminated land.

If he will estimate how many (a) sites and (b) hectares are currently contaminated by industrial pollution. - No figs given. (Holding answer 13 January 1997).

If he will estimate how many (a) sites and (b) hectares are currently contaminated by industrial pollution. - No figs given. (Holding answer 13 January 1997).

Pursuant to his letter to the honourable Member for Linlithgow of 27th November on the song thrush, if he will list the research projects into the causes and possible solutions to the decline in farmland birds to which he was referring. - Inc list.

Pursuant to his letter to the honourable Member for Linlithgow of 27th November on the song thrush, if he will list the research projects into the causes and possible solutions to the decline in farmland birds to which he was referring. - Inc list.

What provision other than supplementary credit approvals has been made by central government for local authorities in respect of their responsibilities in relation to contaminated land under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 in each year since 1993; and what provision he expects to be made in this respect for future...

What provision other than supplementary credit approvals has been made by central government for local authorities in respect of their responsibilities in relation to contaminated land under the Environmental Protection Act 1990 in each year since 1993; and what provision he expects to be made in this respect for future...

When the local authority powers in the Dogs (Fouling of Land) Act 1996 will be brought into force. - Inc ref to responses to consultation (in Lib).

When the local authority powers in the Dogs (Fouling of Land) Act 1996 will be brought into force. - Inc ref to responses to consultation (in Lib).

What steps he is taking to help farmers prepare for the possibility of drought.

What steps he is taking to help farmers prepare for the possibility of drought.

Statement on arrangements he has made in regard to the allocation of capital resources for local authorities to tackle contaminated land in 1996-97. - Inc figs.

Statement on arrangements he has made in regard to the allocation of capital resources for local authorities to tackle contaminated land in 1996-97. - Inc figs.

What steps have been taken since 1966 to monitor (a) the land in Smarden, Kent, contaminated by the chemical fluroacetamide in 1963 and (b) the Atlantic waters where topsoil from the contaminated land was deposited. - (Holding answer 18 June 1996). Outcome of investigation in Lib (DEP/3 3580).

What steps have been taken since 1966 to monitor (a) the land in Smarden, Kent, contaminated by the chemical fluroacetamide in 1963 and (b) the Atlantic waters where topsoil from the contaminated land was deposited. - (Holding answer 18 June 1996). Outcome of investigation in Lib (DEP/3 3580).

What further research has been undertaken since 24th October 1995 into the use of the pesticide fluoroaceteamid on farming land in Kent in 1963 and the subsequent removal of contaminated soil from the farm. - None. - (Holding answer 14 May 1996).

What further research has been undertaken since 24th October 1995 into the use of the pesticide fluoroaceteamid on farming land in Kent in 1963 and the subsequent removal of contaminated soil from the farm. - None. - (Holding answer 14 May 1996).

If fifth quarter material derived from cattle can be spread upon agricultural land outside the waste management licensing regime; for what reason fifth-quarter material derived from cattle is not classified as waste; and if duty of care waste transfer notes are required once this material changes hand. - Depts views...

If fifth quarter material derived from cattle can be spread upon agricultural land outside the waste management licensing regime; for what reason fifth-quarter material derived from cattle is not classified as waste; and if duty of care waste transfer notes are required once this material changes hand. - Depts views...

When he will publish the Ministerial guidance on contaminated land and when the contaminated land provisions of the Environment Act 1995 will come into effect.

When he will publish the Ministerial guidance on contaminated land and when the contaminated land provisions of the Environment Act 1995 will come into effect.

Statement on what progress has been made on finalising the nitrate vulnerable zone designations in England and Wales following the recommendations in the report by the Independent Review Panel published in October last year. - Inc fact that set of maps and decision doc have been placed in Library.(in library...

Statement on what progress has been made on finalising the nitrate vulnerable zone designations in England and Wales following the recommendations in the report by the Independent Review Panel published in October last year. - Inc fact that set of maps and decision doc have been placed in Library.(in library...

Dogs (Fouling of Land) Bill. Report stage. Third reading debate. Agreed to on question. Passed.

Dogs (Fouling of Land) Bill. Report stage. Third reading debate. Agreed to on question. Passed.

Pursuant to his Answer of 14th February, Official Report, column 76-7W, if he will make it his policy to allow public access to information regarding the projected and actual capital receipts of water and sewerage companies from the sale of surplus land. - Inc fact that aggregate capital receipts, including...

Pursuant to his Answer of 14th February, Official Report, column 76-7W, if he will make it his policy to allow public access to information regarding the projected and actual capital receipts of water and sewerage companies from the sale of surplus land. - Inc fact that aggregate capital receipts, including...

What is the total tonnage of contaminated land in brownfield sites as reported by local authorities in England and Wales. - Local authorities are not required to report the area or volume of contaminated land to the Dept.

What is the total tonnage of contaminated land in brownfield sites as reported by local authorities in England and Wales. - Local authorities are not required to report the area or volume of contaminated land to the Dept.

If he will list by water company those disposals of surplus land for which approval has been sought under licence condition K of their instrument of appointment since 1992 which have had a value exceeding (a) £500,000, (b) £1 million and (c) £2 million or more; and if he will...

If he will list by water company those disposals of surplus land for which approval has been sought under licence condition K of their instrument of appointment since 1992 which have had a value exceeding (a) £500,000, (b) £1 million and (c) £2 million or more; and if he will...

What was the valuation of potential surplus land in respect of each water company at the time of privatisation; and what assumed proceeds, from the disposal of surplus land, were taken into account when original price limits were set in respect of each water company. - Inc available figures.

What was the valuation of potential surplus land in respect of each water company at the time of privatisation; and what assumed proceeds, from the disposal of surplus land, were taken into account when original price limits were set in respect of each water company. - Inc available figures.