Written question asked by Martin Redmond (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 26 October 1995. It was answered by James Clappison (Conservative) on Thursday, 26 October 1995 on behalf of the Department of the Environment.

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Dept of the Environment

Question

If he will investigate the extent to which water in the aquifers of the Doncaster area geological syncline could be used in greater volumes, either in the public water supply or other purposes; what is the current cost of obtaining potable water from this source; what capital and revenue costs would be incurred in using sufficient water for these uses so as to stabilise the height of the local water table.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

39035; 264 c738W;264 c748W

Session

1994-95

Subjects

Natural resources Water Water supply Doncaster Ground water