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Written question asked by Walter Sweeney (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 March 1997. It was answered by Jonathan Evans (Conservative) on Monday, 17 March 1997 on behalf of the Welsh Office.


Welsh Office

Question
How many bathing beaches in Wales comply with European standards; and how many did so at the time of water privatisation. Inc figs. (Failed OPQ).
Answer

Mr. Sweeney: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many bathing beaches in Wales comply with European standards; and how many did so at the time of water privatisation. [18839] Mr. Jonathan Evans: Last year, 52 Welsh bathing waters met mandatory European standards compared with 40 in 1989.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
18839; 292 c436W
Session
1996-97
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Beaches EU law Wales
Contains statistics
Yes