§ Mr. Malcolm BruceTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he has any plans to introduce a system to alert members of the public to the failed status of a beach in respect of bathing water standards.
§ Mr. Heathcoat-AmoryIt is for local authorities to issue advice in respect of bathing water quality. We are considering with the National Rivers Authority and the Department of Health whether it would be appropriate to give guidance to local authorities.