§ Mr. Skeetasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will study the effect of pesticides running off land into drinking water obtained from open reservoirs and rivers in the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WaldegraveStatutory water undertakings monitor water supplies for pesticides which are likely to72W be present in measurable concentrations. My Department is collecting available information and would seek medical advice if concentrations exceeded those set in the EC drinking water directive.