Written question asked by Lord Taylor of Goss Moor (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 May 1996. It was answered by James Clappison (Conservative) on Thursday, 16 May 1996 on behalf of the Department of the Environment.

Dept of the Environment

Question: What guidance he proposes to give to OFWAT with regard to the implications of the Habitats Directive to review licences and consent which could damage special protection areas and special areas of conservation; and how this will be reflected in its next price review.

Answer: Mr. Matthew Taylor: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what guidance he proposes to give to the Office of Water Services with regard to the implications of the habitats directive to review licences and consent which could damage special protection areas and special areas of conservation; and how this will be reflected in its next price review.[29256] Mr. Clappison: The review of abstraction licences and discharge consents in the light of the habitats directive is a matter for the Environment Agency. The conduct of periodic price reviews is a matter for the Director General of Water Services.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 29256; 277 c549-50W;277 c549W
Session: 1995-96
Subjects: Licensing EU law Ofwat Nature conservation Water charges Water supply Water abstraction