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The proposed changes would in theory give private industry a larger selection of in-state landfills to which they could send their waste.

Congolese mining industry analyst Jean-Pierre Okenda said some oversight of the deal would be wise, suggesting parliament and civil society should also be consulted if it was going to serve the interests of the people.

This is likely to lead to higher costs for a large number of US industries, including aerospace, car manufacturing and construction.

The rail industry says that fare evasion costs about £240m a year and the cost is felt by taxpayers and fare-paying passengers.

These bodies - also known as Quasi-Autonomous Non-Governmental Organisations, or quangos - can deliver public services, give advice or set rules for industries.