§ Mr. Michael Morrisasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what action he will take to meet the criticism of the National Farmers' Union that recent consultative documents, including the "Review of the Water Industry in England and Wales", have been issued by his Department on a short time scale.
§ Mr. Denis HowellNo such criticism from the NFU has been made to my right hon. Friend, and I am satisfied that the period allowed for comment on the "Review of the Water Industry" was generally adequate.