Written question asked by Rhodri Morgan (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 17 January 1997. It was answered by Lord Hague of Richmond (Conservative) on Friday, 17 January 1997 on behalf of the Welsh Office.

Welsh Office

Question: What consultation he has had with the Chairman of the Wales Committee of the Environment Agency concerning the date for setting water quality objectives for (a) immersion sports, (b) basic aquatic amenities and (c) fisheries. - Inc ref to 254 c135-6W.

Answer: Mr. Morgan: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what consultation he has had with the chairman of the Wales committee of the Environment Agency concerning the date for setting water quality objectives for (a) immersion sports, (b) basic aquatic amenities and (c) fisheries. [11608] Mr. Hague: None. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment announced on 7 February 1995, Official Report, column 135, the Government's intention to test the operation of statutory water quality objectives in a limited number of pilot catchments. I am considering the Environment Agency's proposals for objectives for the Cleddau river catchment in Pembrokeshire which was one of those selected for the trial.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 11608; 288 c419W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Fisheries Environment Agency Pollution Water Wales Water sports Statutory water quality objectives