§ Mr. Simon HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he has any plans to amend the criteria used to determine river quality so as to reflect pollutant levels in river life.
§ Mr. TrippierWe are currently reviewing with the National Rivers Authority the existing schemes for classifying river quality in conjunction with the work of developing the system of statutory quality objectives provided for in the Water Act 1989. The outcome of the review will be published for consultation in due course.