§ Mr. Teddy Taylorasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many applications he has received from water authorities for permission to exceed the 50mg per litre level of nitrates in public water supplies; how many of these applications he has accepted or rejected; and if any time limits or conditions have been placed on the derogations.
§ Mr. MacfarlaneForty-seven applications have been received. No decisions have yet been taken on any of these.