HL Deb 24 April 1995 vol 563 c65WA
Lord Brougham and Vaux

asked Her Majesty's Government:

When they intend to issue a draft of the guidance to be provided to the Environment Agency on its objectives, including the contribution it is to make towards the achievement of sustainable development.

The Earl of Lindsay

Together with my right honourable friends the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and the Secretary of State for Wales, my right honourable friend the Secretary of State for the Environment issued this draft guidance to inform debate on the Environment Bill on 21 April. It expands on the draft outline scoping guidance issued by my noble friend Lord Ullswater on 17 January 1995.