§ Mr. Ron DaviesTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what resources are presently devoted to monitoring of water quality in Britain.
§ Mr. MoynihanThe main reponsibility for monitoring the quality of our inland arid coastal waters in England and Wales lies with the regional water authorities. In all, about I,000 staff are engaged in this area of work although many also undertake other duties. Questions about the monitoring undertaken in Scotland by the river purification authorities are matters for my right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland.