§ Mr. MorganTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what consultations he has had with the National Rivers Authority regarding the publication of a timetable and criteria for implementation of the European waste water directive in Wales; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Gwilym JonesThe timetable and criteria for implementation of the EC's urban waste water treatment directive are set by the directive itself. Regular meetings to discuss implementation issues are held between the National Rivers Authority and relevant Government Departments, including the Welsh Office.