§ Mr. Wigleyasked the Secretary of State for Wales if he is satisfied with the working of the Reservoirs Act 1930 in Wales; what discussions he has had with local authorities regarding the regular inspection of reservoirs; if a list of all public and private reservoirs is kept in a central location or known to his Department; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Wyn RobertsThe safety of reservoirs is naturally a matter of concern at all times. At present, public expenditure constraints rule out the implememtation of the Reservoirs Act 1975. I have not had any discussions with the local authorities, but I intend to draw their attention to their responsibilities under the 1930 Act. There is no central register of reservoirs, but I am taking steps to secure this information with respect to reservoirs in Wales.