§ Lord Mountevansasked Her Majesty's Government:
When the NRA will publish its report of the 1990 River Quality Survey; and
What progress is being made in introducing statutory water quality objectives.
§ Baroness BlatchWe are pleased to say that the National Rivers Authority has today published its report of the 1990 River Quality Survey. The NRA has also published today a consultative paper setting out proposals for introducing statutory water quality objectives under Sections 82 and 83 of the Water Resources Act 1991. I am placing copies of the documents in the Library of both Houses.