§ Mr. LeslieTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions when the Drinking Water Inspectorate plans to publish the findings of its investigation into the alleged cryptosporidium outbreak in drinking water from the Gilstead treatment works in Bingley, West Yorkshire, in June 1993. [3673]
§ Angela EagleThe investigation by the Drinking Water Inspectorate of this incident is continuing. As is standard practice, as part of its investigations, the Inspectorate is considering whether there is a case for prosecuting Yorkshire Water plc under section 70 of the Water Industry Act 1991 for the alleged offence of supplying water unfit for human consumption. The timing of the publication of the Inspectorate's findings will depend on whether or not there is a prosecution.