§ Mr. CashTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has made in pursuit of a derogation for the United Kingdom Government from the obligation in Com(93)680 final to reduce nitrates in drinking water below their natural level. [3491]
§ Mr. ClappisonThe European Commission's proposal for a directive on the ecological quality of water, COM(93) 680 final contains no such requirement in respect of nitrates.