HC Deb 17 July 2003 vol 409 c452W
Huw Irranca-Davies

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what assessment she has made of the effect of the consultation on private sewers on owners in Wales. [126027]

Mr. Hain

I have been asked to reply.

This is a matter for the National Assembly for Wales.

Huw Irranca-Davies

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what representations she has received from(a) the Welsh Assembly, (b) Welsh local authorities and (c) other Welsh organisations on the consultation on private sewers. [126028]

Mr. Morley

The public consultation paper seeking views on private sewers was published on 1 July this year jointly by the Department and the Welsh Assembly Government. The consultation period extends until 26 September. We ha ve not received any representations on the consultation on private sewers from Welsh local authorities or other Welsh organisations.