HC Deb 15 April 1988 vol 131 cc268-9W
Mr. Boyes

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the maximum penalty for non-compliance with European Community law relevant to water quality standards in the United Kingdom.

Mr. Moynihan

European Community measures relevant to water quality standards are contained in directives which are implemented in member states through national legislation. In the United Kingdom the individual laws contain their own penalty provisions.