§ 68. Mr. LivseyTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what steps he is taking to control the entry of phosphates into the water medium.
§ Mr. Heathcoat-AmoryDetails of measures which will reduce inputs of phosphates into the water medium are listed in the United Kingdom North sea action plan. The decision to ban dumping of sewage sludge at sea, and to treat all substantial sewage discharges to sea will further reduce nutrient inputs by between 10 per cent. and 20 per cent.