HC Deb 06 February 1991 vol 185 c160W
Mr. Ron Davies

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many prosecutions have been made under the provisions of the Reservoirs Act 1975; what were the alleged offences; and in how many cases such prosecutions were successful.

Mr. Nicholas Bennett

No prosecutions under the provisions of the Reservoirs Act 1975, have been reported by the enforcement authorities. The reports due on 1 April this year will disclose whether any prosecutions have taken place since 1989.

Mr. Ron Davies

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what steps have been taken to implement the provisions of the Reservoirs Act 1975 in Wales; and if he proposes to introduce any additional measures.

Mr. Nicholas Bennett

The provisions of the Reservoirs Act 1975 were implemented in England, Wales and Scotland in stages through subordinate legislation between 8 November 1983 and 1 April 1986. No additional measures are proposed.