§ Mr. Spearingasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what consultations he has had with any representatives of industries, who, by reason of existing statutory control, devote significant 123W resources to prevention of pollution of rivers and streams, concerning the effects of such statutory control on their competitive position should the United Kingdom join the European Economic Community.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerI am frequently in touch with representatives of industry on the problems arising from the statutory controls of water pollution, including their effects on industry's competitive position internationally.
§ Mr. Spearingasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what discussions or negotiations he is having concerning harmonisation of laws or regulations relevant to control of the quality of water in rivers and streams in the United Kingdom and member States of the European Economic Community.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerI intend to play a constructive part in the development of the Community's ideas and policies on this and all other environmental subjects.