§ Mr. Spearingasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what further consultation papers he intends to publish, or statements of policy he expects to issue, concerning the reorganisation of water services prior to the publication of proposed legislation.
§ Mr. Eldon GriffithsA consultation paper will be issued shortly on the future of the British Waterways Board's canals
Date of publication Date for receiving comments The place of water companies in the new system … … 6th January 1st March Safeguards for staff … … … … … … … 20th January 6th March The Welsh National Water Development Authority … … 20th January 1st March Practical arrangements for implementation … … … 7th February 7th April Local law and related matters … … … … … 6th March 12th May Operational areas: fringe problems … … … … 6th March 12th May Public health functions remaining with local authorities … 27th March 15th June Constitution of Regional Water Authorities … … … 29th March 30th June Economics and finance … … … … … … 18th April 30th June Public participation in water management … … … 18th April 30th June The amenity use of water space and the reorganisation of the British Waterways Board 9th August 30th September The National Water Council … … … … … 10th August 30th September Staff Commission for England and Wales … … … 22nd August 30th September Future organisation of land drainage … … … … 18th September 16th October Future organisation of salmon and freshwater fisheries … 18th September 16th October Grant … … … … … … … … … 25th September 18th October