HC Deb 02 December 1987 vol 123 cc621-2W
35. Mr. Win Griffiths

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment when full compliance with the two EC directives on the quality of water, including the ending of all derogations granted by the Commission, will be achieved.

Mr. Moynihan

Most public water supplies for which derogations have been sought from the European Commission are expected to comply with the EC directive relating to the quality of water intended for human consumption by 1990. Improvements are also being made or are planned for most supplies where derogations have been given by my right hon. Friend.