§ Mr. Simon HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will list the cases which have been referred to the Countryside Commission under section 152 of the Water Act 1989; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BaldryThis information is commercially sensitive and is provided to the Secretary of State on the understanding that it will not be made public without the agreement of the water companies.
§ Mr. Simon HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will list those water companies which have been successfully prosecuted and which are currently in the process of being prosecuted under the Water Act 1989.
§ Mr. BaldryThe drinking water inspectorate is investigating a number of incidents which may have had an adverse effect on drinking water quality. When their investigations are concluded they will advise me whether to prosecute the companies concerned.