§ Mr. Barry Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Wales what action he is proposing to take to reduce the level of pollution on beaches in Wales following the recent survey conducted by the Coastal Anti-Pollution League.
§ Mr. GristAction to improve the quality of Welsh bathing waters and thereby reduce the level of pollution on Welsh beaches is a matter for the Welsh water authority. The authority's "Plan 86" noted the need for expenditure up to £70 million to ensure that those bathing waters recognised under the EC bathing water directive comply with the required standards of the directive.