HC Deb 25 April 1983 vol 41 c272W
Mr. Teddy Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if British water authorities will be in a position to provide consistent supplies of water which conform to EC minimum standards of purity in 1985; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Giles Shaw

Statutory water undertakers will be able to comply with the EC directive relating to the quality of water for human consumption.