§ Mr. Win GriffithsTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will list all those beaches in England which failed to meet the European Community directive on bathing water quality standards in the last year for which data is available; when it is planned for each of these beaches to meet these standards; and what is the estimated cost in each case.
§ Mr. MoynihanThe information on the quality of English bathing waters during the 1988 bathing season is at present being collated. I expect to announce the results before the start of this year's bathing season. We are currently discussing with water authorities their plans for improving those bathing waters which do not yet meet the required standards.