§ Mr. Knoxasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will arrange an urgent meeting with the chairman of the Severn-Trent Water Authority to discuss the proposed closure of Deep Hayes reservoir near Leek; and whether he will direct the chairman not to close this reservoir, as requested by the Leek and Moorlands Fishing Club.
§ Mr. Denis HowellAs I have already explained to the hon. Member in correspondence, this is a matter for the Severn-Trent Water Authority.