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Written question asked by Helen Jackson (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 March 1997. It was answered by James Clappison (Conservative) on Monday, 17 March 1997 on behalf of the Department of the Environment.


Dept of the Environment

Question
When the Drinking Water Inspectorate will report on the Shipley/Bingley incident of cryptosporidium in drinking water on 11th June 1993.
Answer

Mrs. Jackson: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment when the drinking water inspectorate will report on the Shipley/Bingley incident of cryptosporidium in drinking water on 11 June 1993. [20090] Mr. Clappison: The investigation by the drinking water inspectorate of this incident is continuing. As is standard practice, as part of its investigations, the inspectorate is considering whether there is a case for prosecuting Yorkshire Water plc, under section 70 of the Water Industry Act 1991, for the alleged offence of supplying water unfit for human consumption.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
20090; 292 c447W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Drinking Water Inspectorate Pollution Water Yorkshire Water Cryptosporidia Bingley