Written question asked by Lord Knight of Weymouth (Labour) on Wednesday, 3 July 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 July 2002. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Thursday, 4 July 2002 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Question: Statement on the Wye Navigation Order. (Letter in library Dep 02/1566).

Answer: Jim Knight: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs if she will make an announcement about the Wye Navigation Order. [68018] Mr. Morley: The Environment Agency has applied for an Order under the Transport and Works Act 1992 making it the navigation authority for the River Wye. A public inquiry into the application was held in 1997 following which further detailed representations were made. After careful consideration the Minister responsible my noble Friend the Lord Whitty has decided to accept the Inspector's recommendation and, with the agreement of the National Assembly for Wales, make the Order. A copy of the decision letter has been placed in the Library of the House.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 68018; 388 c599-600W;388 c600W
Session: 2001-02
Related items: Deposited Paper DEP 02/1566
Monday, 8 July 2002
Deposited papers
House of Commons
Subjects: Navigation Rivers Statutory instruments River Wye
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