§ 84. Mr. JesselTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what measures the National Rivers Authority has taken against polluters since it was established.
§ Mr. HowardThe 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.