§ Mr. OnslowTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (1) how many water pollution incidents in England and Wales were caused by farm wastes in each of the last three years for which figures are available; how many of these incidents were classed as serious; how many prosecutions were commenced in respect of these serious incidents; and how many convictions resulted;
(2) what were the main causes of the serious water pollution incidents reported to his Department in each of the last three years for which figures are available in each of the water authority areas in England and Wales; how many prosecutions were commenced in respect of these incidents; and how many convictions resulted.
§ Mr. GummerThe information is contained within the 1985, 1986 and 1987 MAFF/Water Authorities Association reports of water pollution from farm waste, as follows:
- 1985 report: tables 7–10
- 1986 report: tables 6–9
- 1987 report: tables 6–9
Copies of these tables are being placed in the Library of the House.