§ 1983. Mr. RedwoodTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) if he will make it his policy to take into account the results of the investment being made before considering a relaxation of consent levels at the Wargrave sewage works;
(2) what the discharge levels will be from the Wargrave sewage works when the current round of investment is completed in November;
(3) what were the consent levels for discharges from the Wargrave sewage works in (a) 1980 and (b)
§ Mr. HowardThe consent levels for the works for 1980 and from 1983 up to the present time are set out in milligrammes per litre.
Suspended Solids Biochemical Oxygen Demand Ammonical Nitrogen 1980 30 15 5 1983 to date 45 18 15 The authority has recently undertaken some remedial work at Wargrave and is proposing to undertake further 416W improvements as part of its major programme for upgrading sewage treatment works. In connection with this, the authority has submitted an application for a time-limited consent in accordance with the arrangements set out in my announcement on 7 December 1988 at column 199—to cover the period up to completion of the works. This is being considered by Her Majesty's inspectorate of pollution who will take into account all relevant factors, including the effects of previous investment together with any representations which are received, before reaching a decision.