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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 duty there is on OFWAT to further nature conservation.
Answer

Mr. Taylor: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what duty there is on Ofwat to further nature conservation.[29257] Mr. Clappison: Section 3(2) of the Water Industry Act 1991 places a duty on the Director General of Water Services, in formulating or considering any proposals relating to the functions of a water or sewerage undertaker, to exercise his powers so as to further the conservation and enhancement of natural beauty and the conservation of flora, fauna and geological of physiographical features of special interest.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
29257; 277 c550W
Session
1995-96
Subjects
Ofwat Nature conservation Water supply