§ Mr. Barry FieldTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment when he expects the expert group's recommendations made under the chairmanship of Sir John Badenoch for a collaborative research programme into cryptosporidium to report.
§ Mr. Maclean[holding answer 5 November 1992]: The drinking water inspectorate published an interim report, "Cryptosporidium in Water Supplies—Progress with the National Research Programme", in July 1992. Copies have been placed in the Library. The programme of research extends into 1993 and a further report will be made when it is complete.