Written Question · S2W-27856 · Session 2
When it expects the new EU Sludge Directive, affecting the re-use of sewage sludge on agricultural land, to be introduced.
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive when it expects the new EU Sludge Directive, affecting the re-use of sewage sludge on agricultural land, to be introduced.
The answer
The European Commission’s WasteThematic Strategy, published on 21 December 2005, envisaged the publication ofa proposal for revision of council Directive 86/278/EEC on the protection of theenvironment, and in particular of the soil, when sewage sludge is used in agriculture,in 2007.
We have received no informationto indicate any change to this schedule.
We have received no informationto indicate any change to this schedule.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-27856 by reference.