Written question asked by Andrew Turner (Conservative) on Thursday, 13 June 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 26 June 2002. It was answered by Hilary Benn (Labour) on Wednesday, 26 June 2002 on behalf of the Home Office.

Home Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, in what way the EU Directive for shellfish waters is inhibiting the adoption of roads on the Isle of Wight prison estates.

Answer: Mr. Andrew Turner: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department in what way the EU Directive for shellfish waters is inhibiting the adoption of roads on the Isle of Wight prison estates. [62962] Hilary Benn: The Government are not aware that the European Union (EU) Directive on shellfish waters is directly inhibiting the possible adoption of existing roads and drains within the former prison housing estates. There are currently seven development sites owned by the Prison Service, adjacent to these estates, with outline planning permission for residential developments. One of the standard planning conditions is to agree with the water company Southern Water proposals for the disposal and treatment of foul and storm water generated by future developments. Southern Water may be required to consider the relevance of the EU directive when negotiating with the Prison Service or future owners.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 62962; 387 c971W;387 c969W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: EU law Isle of Wight Pollution Prisons Unadopted roads Water Roads Shellfish
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk