HC Deb 19 July 1974 vol 877 c974
Mr. Arthur Jones

I beg to move Amendment No. 34, in page 51, line 14, at end insert: 'or (c) that it is necessary to protect the flora and fauna as provided in section 42 of this Act'. It covers a small point. The Bill says that proper protection of persons should be ensured, and the amendment would provide that that protection should be extended to cover flora and fauna as provided in Clause 42. I should be glad to hear whether the Minister will give sympathetic consideration to it.

Mr. Denis Howell

If we thought it necessary to do what the hon. Member is asking we would most certainly do it, but I am advised that it is unnecessary. A water authority does not simply have the power to revoke damage to flora and fauna. It has a positive duty to put it right.

Mr. Jones

In view of what the Minister says, I beg to ask leave to withdraw the amendment.

Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.

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