§ Mr. Onslowasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what information he has received from the South-West water authority as to the causes of the substantial quality deterioration in the Rivers Axe, Otter, Exe, Tavy, Tamar, Torridge and Taw; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RidleyI receive regular reports from all water authorities on the qualities of their rivers. I am aware of the particular problems in the South-West water authority area. The authority is preparing for the Department an action plan setting out proposals for dealing with these problems.