HC Deb 14 December 1988 vol 143 c621W
53. Mr. Michael

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he intends to increase the number of staff involved in the monitoring of water quality.

Mr. Moynihan

The monitoring of drinking water quality will continue to be carried out by local authorities. However my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State will also appoint technical assessors to ensure that water undertakers comply with the standards.