§ Mr. Warrenasked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he intends to issue instructions to water and local government authorities to implement the EEC directive concerning the designation of bathing areas; and what are the reasons for the delay of nearly four years in their issue.
§ Mr. KingI cannot answer for the actions of or lack of them by a previous Administration. I am examining the issue now, and will announce shortly how we mean to proceed.