§ Mr. Wigleyasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will forthwith introduce the necessary orders under section 29 of the Reservoirs Act 1975 in order to bring the provisions of that Act fully into force at the earliest possible date.
§ Mr. Giles ShawHaving examined the Reservoirs Act 1975, I am satisfied that most problems of reservoir safety, including those recently highlighted in the media, can be dealt with by proper application of the Reservoirs (Safety Provisions) Act 1930. Accordingly, I shall be reminding those concerned of their powers and responsibilities under that Act.