§ 15. Mr. Stephen O'BrienTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make a statement on the mechanisms for determining cross-border environmental issues. [4206]
§ Mr. Paul MurphySuch issues are a matter for the National Assembly for Wales, in discussion with the lead Whitehall Department and where appropriate the Environment Agency. The Wales Office would only become involved if I were asked to intervene to help resolve a difficulty.