HC Deb 11 January 1989 vol 144 c649W
Ms. Walley

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will give details of the major programmes of investment applicable to sewage works in coastal towns to bring their works up to standard; and in each case what provision there is for primary and secondary sewage treatment.

Mr. Moynihan

The detailed programmes of investment for upgrading all sewage treatment works are still being developed by individual authorities in discussion with my Department. I refer the hon. Member to the answer given on December 7 to my hon. Friend the Member for Richmond and Barnes (Mr. Hanley) by my hon. Friend the Minister for Water and Planning at column199.