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How many tree preservation orders have been served throughout the United Kingdom. - Information not held centrally. Responsibility for making tree preservation orders rests with local planning authorities.

Asked by

Irvine Patnick (Conservative)

Answering body

Department of the Environment

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

17 March 1997

Reference

20187; 292 c445W

House

House of Commons

Dept of the Environment

Statement on details of the 1997-98 charging scheme for local air pollution control under Part I of the Environmental Protection Act 1990. - Includes figures and fact that scheme for variable payment arrangements laid. Copy in Library.

Asked by

Piers Merchant (Conservative)

Answering body

Department of the Environment

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

5 March 1997

Reference

18920; 291 c634-5W

House

House of Commons

Dept of the Environment

How many sites in England and Wales are subject to local authority air pollution control under the Environmental Protection Act 1990; how many have been granted authorisation; of these how many (a) have been visited and (b) have submitted a detailed upgrading plan to the enforcing authority within the required...

Asked by

Joan Ruddock (Labour)

Answering body

Department of the Environment

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

18 December 1996

Reference

9832; 287 c610W

House

House of Commons

Dept of the Environment

Statement on what plans he has for implementing the new powers in the Housing Act 1996 which are available to local authorities for improving standards in houses in multiple occupation. - Inc fact that DOE has today issued a consultation paper inviting comments on a number of detailed provisions relating...

Asked by

John Sykes (Conservative)

Answering body

Department of the Environment

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

For answer on

26 November 1996

Answered on

26 November 1996

Mr. Sykes: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what plans he has for implementing the new powers in the Housing Act 1996 which are available to local authorities for improving standards in houses in multiple occupation. [6541] Mr. Clappison: The Department has today issued a consultation paper inviting comments on a number of detailed provisions relating to the new policies with regard to houses in multiple occupation contained in the Housing Act 1996. The Act contained an important package of measures to tackle poor standards of accommodation provided in houses in multiple occupation, including bedsits, hostels and some shared houses and houses converted into flats. The Government have been particularly concerned to ensure that these properties have adequate fire safety precautions. It is also important to ensure that strong powers are available to allow local authorities to deal effectively with the problem of the proliferation of hostels in resort areas. Once the policy details set out in the consultation paper are finalised, implementation can begin early in the new year. I intend, subject to the responses we receive, that local authorities will be able to commence new registration schemes, fire safety checks and the new enforcement procedures in March next year. Implementation of the remaining parts of the package will follow as further details are settled. The key proposals in the paper concern, first, the new form of registration schemes which local authorities may establish in their areas. Model registration schemes will be available which can be adopted by local authorities without further reference to the Department. These models specify the HMOs which will be subject to registration. These will be the larger HMO properties and will include some houses converted into self-contained flats which are predominantly let on rented tenancies and which are not converted by the 1985 or subsequent Building Regulations approval. Properties managed or controlled by specified landlords, such as registered social landlords, universities or health service bodies will be excluded. There are also proposals for the maximum level of fees payable by an HMO landlord. The average maximum fee is likely to be about £350 per HMO. Fees at half this level are also payable on renewal of registration after five years. Local authorities will also be required to carry out a check on fire safety precautions in a specified category of HMOs which are regarded as most at risk. It is estimated that about 100,000 HMOs will be covered by this duty which will be phased in over a three-year period to give authorities enough time to check all the affected properties. The paper also sets out proposals for modifying the procedures for serving enforcement notices which must be followed by authorities. Before taking formal enforcement action the authority must serve a "minded to" notice on the HMO landlord giving him the chance to make representations to the authority. If a formal notice is subsequently served, then the authority will have powers to charge for certain administrative costs up to a maximum of £300 per notice. The proposed new duty on HMO landlords to keep their properties fit for the number of occupants will be introduced at a later date following approval by the Secretary of State of the national code of practice on HMO standards, on which work is currently underway. I have placed a copy of the consultation paper in the Libraries of both Houses.

Legislation

Housing Act 1996

Date

26 November 1996

Reference

6541; 286 c147-8W

House

House of Commons

Dept of the Environment

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).

Asked by

Harold Elletson (Conservative)

Answering body

Department of the Environment

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

11 November 1996

Reference

3527; 285 c8W

House

House of Commons

Dept of the Environment

What extra help he is proposing to make available to local authorities to counter the problem of fly-tipping following the introduction of the land-fill tax.

Asked by

Barry Sheerman (Labour; Co-operative Party)

Answering body

Department of the Environment

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

For answer on

5 November 1996

Answered on

5 November 1996

Mr. Sheerman: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what extra help he is proposing to make available to local authorities to counter the problem of fly-tipping following the introduction of the landfill tax. [1148] Mr. Clappison: The main security against fly-tipping is an adequate regulatory framework. Regulations implemented on 1 May 1994 introduced a new waste management licensing system. These controls, along with section 34 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and the associated duty of care for waste which came into force on 1 April 1992, provide a strong regulatory framework to support the tax. The Environment Agency is the competent authority for the purposes of waste management licensing. The agency has both resources and expertise to advise on the legal and sound management of waste, to investigate offences and to carry out enforcement action. The Government's guidance to the agency on its objectives and contribution to sustainable development clarifies its role in this area. Ministers expect the agency to review procedures for preventing and handling cases of fly-tipping and to use its enforcement powers. The duty of care, which is a self regulating system, is an important weapon in the fight against fly-tipping since it requires that waste is passed only to a person authorised to accept it. This helps to identify the person who commits an offence, as consignments of waste can be tracked through the system of transfer notes completed by all parties involved in any waste transfer. Powers to enforce the duty are not specific to the Environment Agency, and it is open to any organisation or individual to bring a prosecution where they consider that the duty has been breached. The penalties which can be imposed for offences relating to waste are severe. To help minimise the impact of fly-tipping, section 59 of the 1990 Act provides local authorities with the means to effect the removal of illegally deposited waste and to eliminate or reduce the consequences of the deposit. Section 59(6) and (8) provides for the reimbursement in part or in full of the costs incurred.

Date

5 November 1996

Reference

1148; 284 c460W

House

House of Commons

Dept of the Environment

What legislation governs (i) a local authority's and (ii) an urban development corporation's responsibilities for the safety, cleanliness and maintenance of freshwater used for recreational purposes.

Asked by

Simon Hughes (Liberal Democrat)

Answering body

Department of the Environment

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

15 May 1996

Reference

29198; 277 c484W

House

House of Commons

Rep and 3R:Noise Bill 1995/96

Noise Bill. Report stage and third reading debate. Agreed to on question. Passed.

Lead member

Harry Greenway

Answering member

James Clappison

Department

Department of the Environment

Type

Debates on bills

Date

10 May 1996

Reference

277 c531-77

House

House of Commons

Dept of the Environment

What provisions exist for local authorities to take up responsibility for stray dogs.

Asked by

John Battle (Labour)

Answering body

Department of the Environment

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

1 May 1996

Reference

27300; 276 c519W;276 c521W

House

House of Commons

Dept of the Environment

If he will make the enforcement of sections 33 and 34 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 a matter for local authorities with particular reference to control of fly-tipping.

Asked by

Baroness Morris of Yardley (Labour)

Answering body

Department of the Environment

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

3 April 1996

Reference

24178; 275 c233W

House

House of Commons

Dept of the Environment

Statement on the 1996-97 charging scheme for local authority air pollution control under Part I of the Environmental Protection Act 1990. - Including figures and ref to a revised scheme which will be laid before both Houses and a copy placed in Library.

Asked by

Michael Fabricant (Conservative)

Answering body

Department of the Environment

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

28 February 1996

Reference

18261; 272 c644W;272 c624W

House

House of Commons

Dept of the Environment

Answered by

James Clappison (Conservative)

Answering body

Department of the Environment

Type

Oral answers to questions

Date

27 February 1996

Reference

272 c716

House

House of Commons

Dept of the Environment

Answered by

James Clappison (Conservative)

Answering body

Department of the Environment

Type

Oral answers to questions

Date

27 February 1996

Reference

272 c716

House

House of Commons

Dept of the Environment

What recent discussions he has had with Her Majesty's inspectorate of pollution regarding air quality. -

Asked by

Bob Spink (Conservative)

Answering body

Department of the Environment

Oral questions - Lead

Status

Answered

Date

27 February 1996

Reference

272 c716; 15501

House

House of Commons

2R:Noise Bill 1995/96

Noise Bill. Second reading debate. Agreed to on question. Committed to a Standing Committee.

Lead member

Harry Greenway

Answering member

James Clappison

Department

Department of the Environment

Type

Debates on bills

Date

16 February 1996

Reference

271 c1243-301

House

House of Commons

Dept of the Environment

Statement on Government's response to the consultation on the review of the effectiveness of neighbour noise controls. - Inc fact that list of responses in Library (DEP/3 2531).

Asked by

Robert Atkins (Conservative)

Answering body

Department of the Environment

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

12 December 1995

Reference

5762; 268 c590-2W;268 c588-90W

House

House of Commons

Dept of the Environment

Sttement on report of the Enforcement Working Group-`Wildlife Law Enforcement'.

Asked by

Barry Field (Conservative)

Answering body

Department of the Environment

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

16 November 1995

Reference

1; 267 c2-3W

House

House of Commons

Dept of the Environment

What is the current position regarding proposals to introduce a fine for noise disturbance during the night and to empower environmental health officers to confiscate equipment.

Asked by

Peter L Pike (Labour)

Answering body

Department of the Environment

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

1 November 1995

Reference

40486; 265 c288W;265 c289W

House

House of Commons

Dept of the Environment

If he will comment on the procedures for designating SNCI areas which lie on privately-owned land; and what is his policy on voluntary co-operation and compulsory obligation.

Asked by

Lord Howell of Guildford (Conservative)

Answering body

Department of the Environment

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

18 October 1995

Reference

37573; 264 c248W

House

House of Commons

Dept of the Environment

What powers he plans to grant to local authorities to ensure decent facilities in low rent private accommodation. - Includes statement that Govt propose to strengthen their powers to deal with houses in multiple occupation.

Asked by

Jim Cunningham (Labour)

Answering body

Department of the Environment

Type

Written questions

Status

Answered

Date

12 July 1995

Reference

33067; 263 c579W

House

House of Commons

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