HL Deb 23 July 2002 vol 638 cc57-8WA
Lord Dubs

asked Her Majesty's Government:

When they expect to issue a revised management statement to the Environment Agency. [HL5433]

Lord Whitty

We are pleased to inform the House that the management statement has been issued to the Environment Agency today. The statement sets out the relationships between the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, the Welsh Assembly Government, exercising powers delegated by the National Assembly for Wales and the Environment Agency; the framework within which the agency will operate; and other guidance relevant to its functions. The management statement has been drawn up in consultation with the agency and is being issued jointly with the Welsh Assembly Government.

A copy of the Statement has been placed in the Libraries of both Houses.