Written question asked by Ben Chapman (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 January 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 3 February 2004. It was answered by Lord Touhig (Labour) on Tuesday, 3 February 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 plans he has to hasten the implementation of the Dee Cockle Regulation Order.

Answer: Mr. Ben Chapman: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what plans he has to hasten the implementation of the Dee Cockle Regulation Order. [150041] Mr. Touhig: I understand that both the Welsh Assembly and the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs have responded swiftly and positively to requests for assistance in this matter from the Environment Agency Wales and stand ready to do so again if required. When the Environment Agency Wales submit a formal application for a Regulation Order, the Government will act as quickly as possible.

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