§ Mr. Andrew SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will list the authorities and research centres undertaking research into the incidence of cryptosporidia in water, with an indication of the resources available to them in terms of(a) staff, (b) government financial support, (c) other public sector finance and (d) other sources of financing.
§ Mr. HowardThis information is not held centrally. However, the expert group on cryptosporidium in water supplies which was announced in my reply of 2 March, column 286, will be examining the occurrence and extent of cryptosporidia in water supplies and the need for further research.