Clause 40 - Defence of acting under employer's instructions
Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Bill
9:45 am
Mr Elliot Morley (Minister of State (Environment and Agri-Environment), Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs; Scunthorpe, Labour)
I can certainly give the hon. Gentleman the assurance that we regularly meet trade associations for the waste companies; they take a very responsible position on these issues. The hazardous waste forum includes the Federation of Small Businesses and many small and medium-sized enterprises. It is true that some companies may not be part of a trade association, but the Environment Agency has programmes for ensuring that people are well aware of the law. I will talk to the hon. Gentleman about ensuring that people are aware of the changes that we are discussing today.
Whistleblowing is not within the remit of the Bill, but measures are being taken to protect the rights of whistleblowers.
Question put and agreed to.
Clause 40 ordered to stand part of the Bill.