§ Mr. Geraint Howellsasked the Secretary of State for Wales what steps he intends to take with regard to the pollution of Welsh rivers.
§ Mr. John MorrisUnder the Water Act 1973 water authorities are responsible for controlling discharges to non-tidal inland watercourses. Their responsibilities will be considerably extended and strengthened by the provisions of Part II of the Control of Pollution Act 1974.