HC Deb 13 November 1978 vol 958 cc121-2W
Mr. Wm. Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what has been the effect of the discharge of the Caugh Hill treatment works on the ecology of Vol. 958the Cushcapel Water, the Owenreagh River and the River Roe since the present plant began to operate; and how the ecology of the Owenreagh River in the stretch affected by the discharge of the old waterworks, but not by the new, has changed since the new waterworks began operations.

Mr. Carter

I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.

Mr. Wm. Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the chemical composition of the discharge from the Caugh Hill waterworks; and what is the chemical composition of the Cushcapel Water above the discharge point in drought conditions and below the same point in the same conditions when the discharge is occurring.

Mr. Carter

I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.