§ Mr. VazTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what guidelines his Department issues relating to beach(a) hygiene and (b) safety. [29543]
§ Angela EagleMy Department provides support to the Tidy Britain Group which promotes the Seaside Awards and Blue Flag awards, both of which are designed to encourage cleanliness and safety standards on beaches.
§ Mr. VazTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what proportion of beaches in the United Kingdom fail to comply with EU standards. [29545]
§ Angela EagleI refer my hon. Friend to the answer given by my right hon. Friend the Minister for the Environment on 4 December 1997,Official Report, columns 289–91, to my hon. Friend the Member for Shipley (Mr. Leslie).