§ Mr. ToddTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what steps he is taking to ensure that the Environment Agency levies charges that recover fully the costs of its services to companies. [25519]
§ Angela EagleThe Environment Agency's charges to companies are subject to annual Ministerial review. The Agency will shortly be submitting to Ministers charging proposals for 1998–99, following consultation with companies and their representatives. Ministers will examine the charges to see that they recover relevant costs in accordance with the legislation.