§ Mr. Alex CarlileTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he has any plans for the improvement of sewage outfall arrangements affecting the Afon Conwy following the construction of the Conwy tunnel; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Gwilym JonesAs part of its programme of improvements to sewage discharges affecting EC identified bathing waters, Dwr Cymru is undertaking a major scheme, due for completion in about two years and costing approximately £ 2 million, to intercept 11 discharges currently made into the Afon Conwy. The effluent will be pumped to a sewage treatment works and discharged via a 4.5 km long sea outfall. In addition, some other works further upstream on the Afon Conwy are being improved to meet standards set by the National Rivers Authority.