Written question asked by Llew Smith (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 15 October 1996. It was answered by Jonathan Evans (Conservative) on Tuesday, 15 October 1996 on behalf of the Welsh Office.

Welsh Office

Question: On how many occasions since 1stJanuary 1990 consent conditions applied to effluent treatment plants in Wales have been contravened; and what steps have been taken to remedy the pollution. - Ref to tables 13.1 to 13.3 in 'Environmental Digest for Wales No. 9 1996' (in Library).

Answer: Mr. Llew Smith: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales on how many occasions since 1 January 1990 consent conditions applied to effluent treatment plants in Wales have been contravened; and what steps have been taken to remedy the pollution. [40525] Mr. Jonathan Evans: I refer the hon. Member to tables 13.1 to 13.3 in the "Environmental Digest for Wales No. 9 1996" published by the Welsh Office, a copy of which is in the Library of the House. Under the Water Resources Act 1991 and the Environment Act 1995, the Environment Agency has a wide range of powers to tackle aquatic pollution.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 40525; 282 c869W;282 c867W
Session: 1995-96
Subjects: Licensing Pollution Water Sewage Wales Waste management Waste disposal Water treatment