§ Mr. HoodTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what consultations he has had with Scottish water authorities about pollution from aluminium contained in drinking water.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonThe Scottish Development Department is in frequent contact with the water authorities about the quality of drinking water supplies, to monitor compliance with EC standards. Aluminium is one of the substances concerned. The Department keeps closely in touch with research on aluminium in drinking water and provides guidance to the water authorities on the findings of such research as and when necessary.