Written question asked by Earl Peel (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 28 October 1998. It was answered by Lord Whitty (Labour) on Wednesday, 28 October 1998.

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Whitty, Lord

Question

Whether they will use their powers under Section 83 of the Water Resources Act 1991 to establish statutory water quality objectives for the River Ure in Yorkshire so as to protect both the quality and the quantity of water on which the biodiversity of the river depends. [HL 3564].

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

593 c218WA; HL 3564

Session

1997-98

Subjects

Pollution Pollution control Rivers River Ure