HC Deb 19 July 1990 vol 176 c732W
Mr. Cryer

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will seek to introduce legislation to require nutrient removal pollution controls at sewage works discharging to the sea; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Heathcoat-Amory

Sufficient powers to require nutrient removal at sewage treatment works where necessary are already available under the Water Act 1989. It is for the National Rivers Authority to decide when to impose such conditions.