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Written question asked by Ben Chapman (Labour) on Monday, 26 April 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 May 2004. It was answered by Lord Hain (Labour) on Wednesday, 5 May 2004 on behalf of the Wales Office.


Office of the Secretary of State for Wales

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what discussions he has had with English local authorities and environmental bodies regarding dredging in the Dee Estuary. (Failed OPQ)
Answer

Mr. Ben Chapman: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what discussions he has had with English local authorities and environmental bodies regarding dredging in the Dee Estuary. [169192] Mr. Hain: Regulation of the Port of Mostyn's dredging proposals is a matter for the National Assembly, the Environment Agency, and the Department for Transport. The Environment Agency is advised in England by English Nature, and in Wales by the Countryside Council for Wales. English Nature has agreed that the Countryside Council for Wales should represent it in discussions on these proposals.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
169192; 420 c1489-90W
Session
2003-04
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Dredging River Dee
Link
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