HL Deb 24 July 2002 vol 638 cc94-5WA
Baroness Gibson of Market Rasen

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What help and advice are available to sectors affected by the requirements of the Groundwater Regulations 1998. [HL5548]

Lord Whitty

Following publication of a groundwater protection code for sheep dipping last summer the department has prepared two further codes of advice. A groundwater protection code for those involved with petrol stations and underground storage tanks for hydrocarbons will be published shortly. In addition the department will be consulting this summer on a code aimed at businesses which use solvents. These codes will provide a useful source of advice on all aspects relating to groundwater protection, including site design and development, operation and decommissioning.