§ 39. Sir Russel JohnstonTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has received regarding pollution in the Moray firth: and if he will make a statement.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonThirteen representations have been received in the last five years about pollution from the present unsatisfactory sewage outfall at Inverness, and two about the outfall at Nairn.
Fourteen representations were received in connection with Highland regional council's application to the Highland river purification board for consent to discharge screened sewage effluent from the proposed Inverness main drainage scheme long sea outfall. After the issue of consent, a further 10 representations, five of which were from previous correspondents, were received about the effects of the proposed discharge.
Highland regional council's notice of intention to develop for a headworks building generated 51 representations about the effects of the scheme. My right hon. and learned Friend directed Highland regional council on 19 May to prepare an environmental statement. When this is received further consideration will be given to the application.
The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries for Scotland received one representation from local fishermen opposed to the construction of the outfall.