Written question asked by Nigel Evans (Conservative) on Friday, 7 February 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 12 February 2003. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Wednesday, 12 February 2003 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, which UK rivers or lakes are tested for contamination with mercury; and what the results of these surveys were in the last year for which information is available. (Info in library Dep 03/975).

Answer: Mr. Evans: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs which UK rivers or lakes are tested for contamination with mercury; and what the results of these surveys were in the last year for which information is available. [97521] Mr. Morley: This information is not held centrally and will have to be collated by the Environment Agency. The Agency has advised that it should be able to provide a comprehensive answer during March. I will arrange for the information to be placed in the Library of the House, and will notify the hon. Member when it is available.

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