HC Deb 29 January 1987 vol 109 cc318-9W
Mr. Weetch

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will bring before the House legislation to reduce nitrogen emissions by 50 per cent. over a three-year period giving special attention to nitrogen-based fertilisers.

Mr. Waldegrave

Following the publication of the nitrate co-ordination group report in December I am considering how nitrate concentrations in water may be limited. This includes examination of the practicality and suitability of powers available under existing legislation.