§ Mr. MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what consultations he has had with the chairman of the Countryside Council for Wales regarding the Cardiff Bay Barrage Bill(a) generally, (b) concerning the proposed pumping of fresh water from the Severn tunnel into the irrigation works lagoon at Redwick, Gwent, and (c) concerning the dimensions of the lagoon; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. David HuntI have discussed the relevant aspects of the Cardiff Bay barrage proposals with the chairman of the Countryside Council, and my officials are in regular contact with officers of the council on both the Bill and the proposed bird reserve on the Gwent levels. The council is represented on the steering group overseeing the feasibility study of the creation of the reserve. Design of the reserve is still under consideration; the proposals will be published when they are complete.