HC Deb 03 February 2004 vol 417 cc773-4W
Mr. Ben Chapman

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what plans he has to hasten the implementation of the Dee Cockle Regulation Order. [150041]

Mr. Touhig

I understand that both the Welsh Assembly and the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs have responded swiftly and positively to requests for assistance in this matter from the Environment Agency Wales and stand ready to do so again if required.

When the Environment Agency Wales submit a formal application for a Regulation Order, the Government will act as quickly as possible.

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