§ 19. Mr. LordTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what plans he has to further reduce pollution in rivers and seas; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MacleanThe 1990 river quality survey published by the National Rivers Authority shows that around 90 per cent. of river length in England and Wales is of good or fair quality. The system of statutory water quality126W objectives which we will be introducing later this year will ensure that a real and sustained improvement in the quality of inland and coastal waters is achieved.