HC Deb 13 December 1989 vol 163 cc724-5W
84. Mr. Jessel

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what measures the National Rivers Authority has taken against polluters since it was established.

Mr. Howard

The National Rivers Authority has taken positive steps against polluters by the prosecution of offenders, the issue of warning letters, and the recovery of costs relating to pollution incidents. I understand that since 1 September the NRA has decided to institute legal proceedings in 102 cases of water pollution.