HC Deb 19 November 1974 vol 881 c411W
Mr. Geraint Howells

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what steps he intends to take with regard to the pollution of Welsh rivers.

Mr. John Morris

Under 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.