§ Mr. BrakeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions (1) if he will list the water companies that have not produced an annual report on the Code of Practice on Conservation, Access and Recreation; and what plans he has to ensure that all water companies produce such reports; [32846]
(2) what plans he has to consult non-governmental organisations on the review of the Code of Practice on Conservation, Access and Recreation; and when he plans to publish the revised code. [32847]
§ Angela EagleThe following water companies have not yet submitted their Conservation, Access and Recreation reports for 1996–97:
- Bournemouth and West Hampshire Water Plc
- Cholderton and District Water Company
- Essex and Suffolk Water Plc
- Mid Southern Water Plc
- Portsmouth Water Plc
- South Staffordshire Water Plc
- Yorkshire Water Plc
We are pursuing reports from those companies.
We propose to consult all interested bodies, including non-governmental organisations, on a draft revision of the Code of Practice, with a view to publishing a revised Code later in the year.