§ Mr. DafisTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what proposals the Environment Agency has to implement its remit to promote sustainable development in Wales. [29373]
§ Mr. Gwilym JonesSection 4 of the Environment Act 1995 describes the principal aim of the agency, which relates to sustainable development and requires the agency to have regard to guidance issued by Ministers. A draft of the guidance was issued for consultation with the Environment Agency and others in December and the comments received are under consideration. The Government intend to lay a draft of the statutory guidance before Parliament shortly.