§ Mr. Peter Millsasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will introduce legislation to amend the Water Resources Act in order to give final responsibility for the introduction of additives to the water system to water authorities; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Denis HowellWater authorities are already responsible under the Water Act 1973 for the nature and quality of the water they supply, subject to their statutory duty to provide a supply of wholesome water for domestic purposes.