Mr. John D. TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland when the application for water consent at a waste disposal site by Mr. W. Ross of 11 Ballybeen road, Moneyreagh, Castlereagh was received; when a decision will be made; and if he will make a statement about the time being taken to issue water consent decisions.
§ Mr. MossAn application for consent under the Water Act (Northern Ireland) 1972 was received by the Department of the Environment from Mr. W. Ross on 20 September 1994. Mr. Ross was asked to submit a location plan in support of his application and this was received on 24 November. Mr. Ross has not, however, forwarded proof that he has advertised the application as required by section 9(3) of the Water Act. As soon as this proof is received, the Department will make every effort to determine Mr. Ross's application as soon as possible.