§ Mr. Deakinsasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if the Thames water authority has applied to his Department for an easing of the nitrate levels in water set by a recent European Economic Community directive; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John PattenNo application has been made by the Thames water authority for a derogation from the maximum nitrate concentration in drinking water set by the EC drinking water directive (80/778).