Written question asked by Ian Gibson (Labour) on Tuesday, 27 July 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 26 October 1999. It was answered by Chris Mullin (Labour) on Tuesday, 26 October 1999 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, What plans he has to review the impact of aquatic pollution on the Norfolk Broads. (Failed OPQ).

Answer: Dr. Gibson: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what plans he has to review the impact of aquatic pollution on the Norfolk Broads. [94243] Mr. Mullin: The Environment Agency, as the environmental regulator, is responsible for keeping this matter under review. On their advice, parts of the Broads have been designated Sensitive Areas (eutrophic) under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. This is subject to 4 yearly review due to report next in 2001. Designation requires phosphorus removal from sewage treatment works into the affected waters to combat eutrophication. The Agency is keeping this and other pollution sources under review through monitoring and research. Proposals for further action will be included in the Broadland Rivers Local Environmental Action Plan, which is in the final stages of preparation following public consultation.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 94243; 336 c788W
Session: 1998-99
Question not reached: Yes
Subjects: Pollution Pollution control Water Sewage Waste disposal Environmentally sensitive areas Phosphorus Eutrophication Norfolk and Suffolk Broads