HC Deb 19 January 1994 vol 235 c656W
18. Mr. McAvoy

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what standards he wishes to see implemented for the regulation of the quality of bathing water at Britain's beaches.

Mr. Atkins

The Government wish to see bathing water quality standards which are based on good scientific and medical advice. The forthcoming review of the EC bathing water directive will be an opportunity to ensure that the Community focuses on essential quality and health parameters.