§ Paddy TippingTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs if she will issue guidance to local authorities on courses of action available to them where sewerage undertakers are unwilling to be involved in joint work on sewer baiting. [161666]
§ Mr. Morley[holding answer 17 March 2004]: A joint protocol, published in 1999 by the Local Government Association and Water UK, contained arrangements for closer working relationships between water companies and local authorities in respect of rodent infestations in sewers.
I am not aware of any representations from Local Authorities needing further guidance.