§ Mr. Allan RobertsTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment why, in view of the exclusion of toxic and microbiological parameters from derogation provisions of European Community directive 80/778/EEC relating to the quality of water intended for human consumption (Article 9), he has granted derogations for both faecal coliform and total coliform bacterial contamination of public drinking water supplies.
§ Mr. MoynihanMy right hon. Friend has not granted any derogations under article 9 of EC directive 80/778/EEC for faecal coliform or total coliform bacterial contamination of public water supplies.