§ Mr. Teddy TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what discussions he has had with water authorities about the cost of bringing all public water supplies within the 50mg limit of nitrate contents; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MoynihanWater undertakers have been asked to assess the cost of reducing nitrate concentrations in drinking water below 50mg per litre, and these assessments are now awaited.