HC Deb 15 July 1992 vol 211 cc821-2W
16. Mr. Tyler

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement on progress in implementing the investment programmes to improve water quality.

Mr. Maclean

During 1991–92 the water companies invested more than £3,000 million, an increase in real terms over 1990–91 of more than 15 per cent. The Director General of Water Services will publish a fuller assessment as soon as he has analysed the July returns from companies.

20. Mr. Simon Hughes

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make a statement on drinking water quality.

Mr. Maclean

The chief drinking water inspector's report for 1991 will be published shortly. It will confirm that water supplies in England and Wales continue to he of very high quality.