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    Lord SelsdonLord SelsdonConservative
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    To ask Her Majesty's Government further to the Written Answer by Lord West of Spithead on 14 November 2007 (WA 25), under which Acts and secondary legislation listed in the schedule to the Powers of Entry etc. Bill [HL] officials of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and of public or private bodies answerable to the Secretary of State for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs or otherwise exercising powers of entry can enter and search the homes or business premises of United Kingdom citizens. [HL2607]
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    Set out below are the 65 Acts and 152 statutory instruments listed in the Schedule to the Powers of Entry etc. Bill [HL] under which officials of Defra and public or private bodies answerable to the Secretary of State, or others, eg police officers or local authority officials, can exercise powers of entry. The list in the schedule to the noble Lord’s Private Member’s Bill includes some provisions which have been repealed or revoked. PrimaryYearStatuteNo. of powers11958Agricultural Marketing Act 1958121928Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) Act 1928131947Agriculture Act 1947241967Agriculture Act 1967251970Agriculture Act 1970261964Agriculture and Horticulture Act 1964271963Animal Boarding Establishments Act 1963181981Animal Health Act 19812692006Animal Welfare Act 200615101986Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 19861111980Bees Act 19801121973Breeding of Dogs Act 19731131991Breeding of Dogs Act 19911141983British Fishing Boats Act 19831151993Clean Air Act 19932162005Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 20052171949Coast Protection Act 19492181970Conservation of Seals Act 19701191989Control of Pollution (Amendment) Act 19891201974Control of Pollution Act 19742Countryside Act 1968 (Repealed)0212000Countryside and Rights of Way Act 20005221991Dangerous Dogs Act 19911231976Dangerous Wild Animals Act 19761241937Diseases of Fish Act 19372251953Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Act 19531261976Endangered Species (Import and Export) Act 19762271995Environment Act 19952281990Environmental Protection Act 19904291981Fisheries Act 19811301985Food and Environment Protection Act 19854311990Food Safety Act 19902321999Food Standards Act 19992332000Fur Farming (Prohibition) Act 20001342004Gangmasters (Licensing) Act 20042351946Hill Farming Act 19461362009Marine and Coastal Access Act 20094371879Metropolis Management (Thames River Prevention of Floods) Amendment Act 18794381852Metropolis Water Act 18521391927Metropolitan Water Board Act 19271401985Milk (Cessation of Production) Act 19851411949National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 19492422006Natural Environment and Rural Communities Act 20061431996Noise Act 19962441993Noise and Statutory Nuisance Act 19932451925Performing Animals (Regulation) Act 19251461954Pests Act 19541471951Pet Animals Act 19511Plant Health Act 1967 (Repealed)0481964Plant Varieties and Seeds Act 19643491949Prevention of Damage by Pests Act 19492501992Protection of Badgers Act 19922511975Reservoirs Act 19752521964Riding Establishments Act 19641531986Salmon Act 19861541975Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries Act 19754551964Scrap Metal Dealers Act 19642561967Sea Fish (Conservation) Act 19672571967Sea Fisheries (Shellfish) Act 19673581966Sea Fisheries Regulation Act 19661591967Slaughter of Poultry Act 19671601974Slaughterhouses Act 197412003Waste and Emissions Trading Act 2003 (Repealed)0611991Water Industry Act 199117621991Water Resources Act 19917631959Weeds Act 19591641981Wildlife and Countryside Act 19817651981Zoo Licensing Act 19812 SecondaryNoYearSI no.AuthorityTitleNo of powers1.19501326Agricultural Marketing Act 1958British Wool Marketing Scheme (Approval) Order 195012.20073105Agriculture Act 1947Agricultural Land Tribunals (Rules) Order 200723.1958558Agriculture Act 1957Imported Livestock Order 195814.198564Agriculture Act 1957Potatoes (Protection of Guarantees) Order 198415.19801811Agriculture Act 1957Sheep Variable Premium (Protection of Payments) (No 2) Order 198016.20033273Animal Health Act 1981African Swine Fever (Wales) Order 200317.20063249Animal Health Act 1981Avian Influenza (H5N1 in Wild Birds) (England) Order 200618.20063310Animal Health Act 1981Avian Influenza (H5N1 in Wild Birds) (Wales) Order 200619.20062702Animal Health Act 1981Avian Influenza and Influenza of Avian Origin in Mammals (England) (No 2) Order 2006210.20062927Animal Health Act 1981Avian Influenza and Influenza of Avian Origin in Mammals (Wales) (No 2) Order 2006211.2006866Animal Health Act 1981Brucellosis (Wales) Order 2006112.1928206Animal Health Act 1981Cattle Plague Order 1928 [1928/206]113.20031078Animal Health Act 1981Diseases of Poultry (England) Order 2003314.20031079Animal Health Act 1981Diseases of Poultry (Wales) Order 2003215.20002056Animal Health Act 1981Enzootic Bovine Leukosis (England) Order 2000216.2006867Animal Health Act 1981Enzootic Bovine Leukosis (Wales) Order 2006117.198014Animal Health Act 1981Importation of Animal Products and Poultry Products Order 1980118.1977944Animal Health Act 1981Importation of Animals Order 1977119.19791702Animal Health Act 1981Importation of Birds, Poultry and Hatching Eggs Order 1979520.198012Animal Health Act 1981Importation of Embryos, Ova and Semen Order 1980121.19791703Animal Health Act 1981Importation of Hay and Straw Order 1979122.1981677Animal Health Act 1981Importation of Processed Animal Protein Order 1981123.1928205Animal Health Act 1981Pleuro-Pneumonia Order 1928 [1928/205]124.19742212Animal Health Act 1981Rabies (Control) Order 1974125.200514Data Protection Act 1998Information Tribunal (Enforcement Appeals) Rules 2005126.19992170Environmental Protection Act 1990Environmental Protection (Restriction on Use of Lead Shot) (England) Regulations227.20021730Environmental Protection Act 1990Environmental Protection (Restriction on Use of Lead Shot) (Wales) Regulations 2002228.1991777European Communities Act 1972Agricultural, Fishery and Aquaculture Products (Improvement Grant) Regulations 1991129.19801298European Communities Act 1972Agriculture and Horticulture Development Regulations 1980130.19851266European Communities Act 1972Agriculture Improvement Regulations 1985131.20052347European Communities Act 1972Animal By-Products Regulations 2005132.19981131European Communities Act 1972Apple and Pear Orchard Grubbing Up Regulations 1998133.2009463European Communities Act 1972Aquatic Animal Health (England and Wales) Regulations 2009 [2009/463]234.20062703European Communities Act 1972Avian Influenza (Vaccination) (England) Regulations 2006135.19962999European Communities Act 1972Beef (Marketing Payment) (No 2) Regulations 1996136.19962005European Communities Act 1972Beef (Marketing Payment) Regulations 1996120003047European Communities Act 1972Beef Labelling (Enforcement) (England) Regulations 2000 [2000/3047] (Revoked)037.20083252European Communities Act 1972Beef and Veal Labelling Regulations 2008 [2008/3252]238.20012503European Communities Act 1972Beef Special Premium Regulations 2001139.2001880European Communities Act 1972Biocidal Products Regulations 2001140.2008962European Communities Act 1972Bluetongue Regulations 2008141.1997813European Communities Act 1972Bovine Hides Regulations 1997142.20071319European Communities Act 1972Bovine Semen (England) Regulations 2007243.20082795European Communities Act 1972Cat and Dog Fur (Control of Import, Export and Placing on the Market) Regulations 2008 [2008/2795]144.19881001European Communities Act 1972Cereals Co-responsibility Levy Regulations 1988245.1992314European Communities Act 1972Common Agricultural Policy (Protection of Community Arrangements) Regulations 1992146.2001686European Communities Act 1972Common Agricultural Policy (Wine) (England and Northern Ireland) Regulations 2001147.2005218European Communities Act 1972Common Agricultural Policy Single Payment and Support Schemes (Integrated Administration and Control Systems) Regulations 2005148.19942716European Communities Act 1972Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c) Regulations 1994349.19911620European Communities Act 1972Construction Products Regulations 1991250.19971372European Communities Act 1972Control of Trade in Endangered Species (Enforcement) Regulations 1997251.20063311European Communities Act 1972Controls on Dangerous Substances and Preparations Regulations 2006252.19731642European Communities Act 1972Dairy Herd Conversion Premium Regulations 1973153.2002458European Communities Act 1972Dairy Produce Quotas (General Provisions) Regulations 2002154.20052469European Communities Act 1972Detergents Regulations 2005255.19941447European Communities Act 1972Diseases of Fish (Control) Regulations 1994256.20062486European Communities Act 1972EC Fertilisers (England and Wales) Regulations 2006257.20072037European Communities Act 1972Ecodesign for Energy-Using Products Regulations 2007258.19991676European Communities Act 1972Energy Information (Dishwashers) Regulations 1999259.20051726European Communities Act 1972Energy Information (Household Air Conditioners) (No. 2) Regulations 2005260.2003751European Communities Act 1972Energy Information (Household Electric Ovens) Regulations 2003261.20041468European Communities Act 1972Energy Information (Household Refrigerators and Freezers) Regulations 2004262.19991517European Communities Act 1972Energy Information (Lamps) Regulations 1999263.1996601European Communities Act 1972Energy Information (Tumble Driers) Regulations 1996264.1996600European Communities Act 1972Energy Information (Washing Machines) Regulations 1996265.20062522European Communities Act 1972Environmental Impact Assessment (Agriculture) (England) (No 2) Regulations 2006266.20072933European Communities Act 1972Environmental Impact Assessment (Agriculture) (Wales) Regulations 2007367.2002528European Communities Act 1972Environmental Protection (Controls on Ozone-Depleting Substances) Regulations 2002268.1989219European Communities Act 1972Farm and Conservation Grant Regulations 1989169.19911630European Communities Act 1972Farm and Conservation Grant Regulations 1991170.19811707European Communities Act 1972Farm and Horticulture Development Regulations 1981171.20053280European Communities Act 1972Feed (Hygiene and Enforcement) (England) Regulations 2005272.19991872European Communities Act 1972Feeding Stuffs (Establishments and Intermediaries) Regulations 1999273.19971881European Communities Act 1972Fish Health Regulations 1997174.20011117European Communities Act 1972Fisheries and Aquaculture Structures (Grants) (England) Regulations 2001175.19951576European Communities Act 1972Fisheries and Aquaculture Structures (Grants) Regulations 19951200841European Communities Act 1972Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases Regulations 2008 (Revoked)076.2009261European Communities Act 1972Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases Regulations 2009 [2009/261]177.20023026European Communities Act 1972Forest Reproductive Material (Great Britain) Regulations 2002178.20051803European Communities Act 1972General Product Safety Regulations 2005179.20051914European Communities Act 1972Genetically Modified Organisms (Traceability and Labelling) (Wales) Regulations 2005180.20073284European Communities Act 1972Grants for Fishing and Aquaculture Industries Regulations 2007181.2002787European Communities Act 1972Hemp (Third Country Imports) Regulations 2002382.19791095European Communities Act 1972Hops Certification Regulations 1979183.20041397European Communities Act 1972Horse Passports (England) Regulations 2004184.2005231European Communities Act 1972Horse Passports (Wales) Regulations 2005185.20091361European Communities Act 1972Marketing of Fresh Horticultural Produce Regulations 2009 [2009/1361]286.20091551European Communities Act 1972Marketing of Fresh Horticultural Produce (Wales) Regulations 2009 [2009/1551]287.19952653European Communities Act 1972Marketing of Fruit Plant Material Regulations 1995188.19991801European Communities Act 1972Marketing of Ornamental Plant Propagating Material Regulations 1999189.19952652European Communities Act 1972Marketing of Vegetable Plant Material Regulations 1995190.20042363European Communities Act 1972Non Commercial Movement of Pet Animals (England) Regulations 2004191.19771304European Communities Act 1972Non-Marketing of Milk and Milk Products and the Dairy Herd Conversion Premiums Regulations 1977192.19941806European Communities Act 1972Notification of Existing Substances (Enforcement) Regulations 1994193.20063472European Communities Act 1972Official Controls (Animals, Feed and Food) (England) Regulations 2006394.20071842European Communities Act 1972Offshore Marine Conservation (Natural Habitats, &c) Regulations 2007395.1992695European Communities Act 1972Oilseeds Producers (Support System) Regulations 1992196.20053522European Communities Act 1972Older Cattle (Disposal) (England) Regulations 2005197.20032577European Communities Act 1972Olive Oil (Marketing Standards) Regulations 2003198.2009842European Communities Act 1972Organic Products Regulations [2009/842]220061510European Communities Act 1972Ozone Depleting Substances (Qualifications) Regulations 2006 (Revoked)099.2009216European Communities Act 1972Ozone-Depleting Substances (Qualifications) Regulations 2009 [2009/216]2100.19942155European Communities Act 1972Pig Carcase (Grading) Regulations 19941101.2008465European Communities Act 1972Products of Animal Origin (Disease Control) (England) Regulations 20081102.19963124European Communities Act 1972Products of Animal Origin (Import and Export) Regulations 19962103.20062841European Communities Act 1972Products of Animal Origin (Third Country Imports) (England) Regulations 20062104.20033100European Communities Act 1972Registration of Establishments (Laying Hens) (England) Regulations 20031105.20051605European Communities Act 1972Registration of Fish Buyers and Sellers and Designation of Fish Auction Sites Regulations 20052106.200775European Communities Act 1972Rural Development (Enforcement) England) Regulations 20071107.20002907European Communities Act 1972Rural Development Grants (Agriculture and Forestry) Regulations 20001108.20062821European Communities Act 1972Salmonella in Turkey Flocks and Slaughter Pigs (Survey Powers) (England) Regulations 20061109.19861272European Communities Act 1972Sea Fish (Marketing Standards) Regulations 19861110.1992130European Communities Act 1972Sea Fishing (Days in Port) Regulations 19921111.20091850European Communities Act 1972Sea Fishing (Landing and Weighing of Herring, Mackerel and Horse Mackerel) Order 2009 [2009/1850]3112.199648European Communities Act 1972Sheep Annual Premium and Suckler Cow Premium Quotas (Re-assessment of Eligibility) Regulations 19961113.20082347European Communities Act 1972Sea Fishing (Recovery) Measures) Order 2008 [2008/2347] Revokes 2005/393 & 2006/17963114.19922677European Communities Act 1972Sheep Annual Premium Regulations 19921115.1995184European Communities Act 1972Surplus Food Regulations 19951116.20081881European Communities Act 1972Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (England) Regulations 2008 [2006/1881]1117.19971968European Communities Act 1972Veal (Marketing Payment) Regulations 19971118.20052773European Communities Act 1972Volatile Organic Compounds in Paints, Varnishes and Vehicle Refinishing Products Regulations 20051119.1995731European Communities Act 1972Welfare of Animals (Slaughter or Killing) Regulations 19951120.20072399European Communities Act 1972Zoonoses (Monitoring) (England) Regulations 20072121.19912632European Communities Act 1972/ Agricultural and Forestry (Financial Provisions) Act 1991Suckler Cow Premium Regulations 19911122.19993315European Communities Act 1972/ Scotland Act 1998Hill Livestock (Compensatory Allowances) (Enforcement) Regulations 19991123.20061846Export Control Act 2002Export of Radioactive Sources (Control) Order 20062124.20061471Finance Act 1973/ European Communities Act 1972Animals and Animal Products (Import and Export) (England) Regulations 20061125.2007529Finance Act 1973/ European Communities Act 1972Cattle Identification Regulations 2007120041604Finance Act 1973/ European Communities Act 1972Organic Products Regulations 2004 (Revoked)126.20072539Finance Act 1973/ European Communities Act 1972Veterinary Medicines Regulations 20072127.20042467Fisheries Act 1981Fishing Boats (Satellite-Tracking Devices) (England) Scheme 20041128.19971924Fisheries Act 1981Fishing Vessels (Decommissioning) Scheme 19971129.20032669Fisheries Act 1981Fishing Vessels (Decommissioning) Scheme 20031130.19951609Fisheries Act 1981Fishing Vessels (Safety Improvements) (Grants) Scheme 19951131.200517Fisheries Act 1981Incidental Catches of Cetaceans in Fisheries (England) Order 20052132.20061970Fisheries Act 1981Sea Fishing (Enforcement of Annual Community and Third Country Fishing Measures) (England) Order 20062133.20001081Fisheries Act 1981Sea Fishing (Enforcement of Community Conservation Measures) Order 20003134.200051Fisheries Act 1981Sea Fishing (Enforcement of Community Control Measures) Order 2000 (2)2135.20072554Fisheries Act 1981Sea Fishing (Prohibition on the Removal of Shark Fins) Order 20072136.20031535Fisheries Act 1981Sea Fishing (Restriction on Days at Sea) (No. 2) Order 200322005393Fisheries Act 1981Sea Fishing (Restriction on Days at Sea) Order 2005 (Revoked)0137.2007927Fisheries Act 1981Sea Fishing (Restriction on Days at Sea) Order 20072138.200631Food Safety Act 1990/ European Communities Act 1972Food Hygiene (Wales) Regulations 20063139.19971729Food Safety Act 1990/European Communities Act 1972Animals and Animal Products (Examination for Residues and Maximum Residue Limits) Regulations 19971140.19841145Food Safety Act 1990/European Communities Act 1972Poultry Meat (Water Content) Regulations 19841141.1975335Health & Safety at Work etc. Act 1974Health and Safety Inquiries (Procedure) Regulations 19751142.1972674Hovercraft Act 1968Hovercraft (General) Order 19721143.1984687Plant Health Act 1967Dutch Elm Disease (Local Authorities) Order 19841144.2005279Plant Health Act 1967Dutch Potatoes (Notification) (England) Order 2005 (2)1145.20043367Plant Health Act 1967Plant Health (Phytophthora kernovii Management Zone) (England) Order 20042146.20062695Plant Health Act 1967Plant Health (Wood Packaging Material Marking) (Forestry) Order 20061147.1974768Plant Health Act 1967Watermark Disease (Local Authorities) Order 19741148.20052530Plant Health Act 1967/ Agriculture (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1972Plant Health (England) Order 20054149.20043213Plant Health Act 1967/ Agriculture (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1972Plant Health (Forestry) (Phytophthora ramorum) (Great Britain) Order 20042150.20052517Plant Health Act 1967/ Agriculture (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1972Plant Health (Forestry) Order 20054151.20042590Plant Health Act 1967/ Agriculture (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1972Plant Health (Phytophthora ramorum) (England) Order 20042152.2004Waste & Emissions Trading Act 2003Landfill Allowances Scheme (Wales) Regulations 20041
  • Speaker
    Lord SelsdonLord SelsdonConservative
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    To ask Her Majesty's Government further to the Written Answer by Lord West of Spithead on 14 November 2007 (WA 25), under which Acts and secondary legislation listed in the Schedule to the Powers of Entry etc. Bill [HL] officials of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and of public or private bodies answerable to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport or otherwise exercising powers of entry can enter and search the homes or business premises of United Kingdom citizens. [HL2608]
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    Officials of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport or of public or private bodies answerable to the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport have powers to enter and inspect premises under eight Acts of Parliament and one statutory instrument listed in the Schedule to the Powers of Entry etc. Bill: Primary legislationYearStatute1979Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act 19791981Betting and Gaming Duties Act 19811969Development of Tourism Act 19691989Football Spectators Act 19892005Gambling Act 20052006London Olympic and Paralympic Games Act 20061983National Heritage Act 19831975Safety of Sports Grounds Act 1975 Secondary legislationYearSI No.AuthorityTitle1994501European Communities Act 1972Return of Cultural Objects Regulations 2004
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    Lord SelsdonLord SelsdonConservative
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    To ask Her Majesty's Government further to the Written Answer by Lord West of Spithead on 14 November 2007 (WA 25), under which Acts and secondary legislation listed in the Schedule to the Powers of Entry etc. Bill [HL] officials of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and of public or private bodies answerable to the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs or otherwise exercising powers of entry can enter and search the homes or business premises of United Kingdom citizens. [HL2631]
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    The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has enacted eight powers of entry in two Acts (Landmines Act 1998, six powers; International Criminal Court Act 2001, two powers).
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    Lord SelsdonLord SelsdonConservative
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    To ask Her Majesty's Government further to the Written Answer by Lord West of Spithead on 14 November 2007 (WA 25), under which Acts and secondary legislation listed in the Schedule to the Powers of Entry etc. Bill [HL] officials of the Ministry of Justice and of public or private bodies answerable to the Secretary of State for Justice or otherwise exercising powers of entry can enter and search the homes or business premises of United Kingdom citizens. [HL2633]
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    Set out below are the 33 Acts and six statutory instruments listed in the Schedule to the Powers of Entry etc. Bill [HL] which contain powers of entry and which are listed by the Home Office as Ministry of Justice legislation. The list also provides the number of powers in each Act or statutory instrument. Primary LegislationYearStatuteDepartment responsibleNo. of powers2003Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003MoJ71996Arbitration Act 1996MoJ11955Children and Young Persons (Harmful Publications) Act 1955DCSF/MoJ11997Civil Procedure Act 1997MoJ11852Common Law Procedure Act 1852MoJ12002Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act 2002MoJ12006Compensation Act 2006MoJ11971Criminal Damage Act 1971MoJ11987Criminal Justice Act 1987MoJ11988Criminal Justice Act 1988MoJ21994Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994MoJ31819Criminal Libel Act 1819MoJ11998Data Protection Act 1998MoJ11737Distress for Rent Act 1737MoJ21986Family Law Act 1986MoJ11981Forgery and Counterfeiting Act 1981MoJ22000Freedom of Information Act 2000MoJ11934Incitement to Disaffection Act 1934MoJ11981Indecent Displays (Control) Act 1981MoJ11997Knives Act 1997MoJ11980Magistrates’ Courts Act 1980MoJ11959Obscene Publications Act 1959MoJ11861Offences against the Person Act 1861MoJ11911Official Secrets Act 1911MoJ22000Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000MoJ11978Protection of Children Act 1978MoJ11936Public Order Act 1936MoJ11986Public Order Act 1986MoJ41875Public Stores Act 1875MoJ12003Sexual Offences Act 2003MoJ21974Solicitors Act 1974MoJ31968Theft Act 1968MoJ12007Tribunal, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007MoJ7Total Acts: 33Total powers: 57 Secondary LegislationYearSI no.AuthorityTitleDeptNo of powers19983132Civil Procedure Act 1997Civil Procedure Rules 1998MoJ120063322Compensation Act 2006Compensation (Claims Management Services) Regulations 2006MoJ120053181Proceeds of Crime Act 2002Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (External Requests and Orders) Order 2005MoJ720063407Scotland Act 1998Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006 (Consequential Provisions) (England and Wales) Order 2006MoJ120062913Scotland Act 1998Scotland Act 1998 (River Tweed) Order 2006MoJ420043212Waste and Emissions Trading Act 2003Landfill Allowances and Trading Scheme (England) Regulations 2004MoJ1Total SIs: 6Total Powers: 15