Written question asked by Michael Alison (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 22 January 1997. It was answered by James Clappison (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 January 1997 on behalf of the Department of the Environment.

Dept of the Environment

Question: If he will instruct the Environment Agency to assess the risk, in terms of health and safety, of swimming and water sports on the River Ouse in the vicinity of Cawood, North Yorkshire.

Answer: Mr. Alison: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will instruct the Environment Agency to assess the risk, in terms of health and safety, of swimming and water sports on the River Ouse in the vicinity of Cawood, North Yorkshire. [11655] Mr. Clappison: Advice about the acceptability or otherwise of swimming and water sports on the River Ouse in the vicinity of Cawood, North Yorkshire, is a matter for local public health officials.

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