§ Mr. Wareingasked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he last held discussions with the chairman of the Merseyside residuary body; and what subjects were discussed.
§ Mr. ChopeMy right hon. Friend has not held any discussions with the chairman of the Merseyside residuary body, but my noble Friend met the chairman on 16 December at Croxteth hall for the purposes outlined in the answer given to the hon. Member on 16 December by my hon. Friend the Member for Bristol, West (Mr. Waldegrave). I met Mr. Brodrick on 23 October at a meeting with the residuary body chairmen at which matters concerning the residuary bodies' functions in general were discussed. These included staff, property, finance and progress towards wind-up.
§ Mr. Wareingasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will list the members of the Merseyside residuary body, stating their occupations, whether they are appointed in a full or part-time capacity and their remuneration in each case.
§ Mr. ChopeThe information is as follows:
authority. As I indicated in my reply to the hon. Member on 17 December 1986, at column 580, I am satisfied that the powers available to water authorities are generally adequate for dealing with pollution of rivers.
§ Mr. Jannerasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what steps have been taken to reduce pollution in British rivers since 1979.
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§ Mr. WaldegraveThe main provisions of part II of the Control of Pollution Act 1974 have been progressively implemented since July 1984. The Act provides comprehensive controls over discharge to rivers.