Written question asked by Lord Fearn (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 March 1991. It was answered by Tony Baldry (Conservative) on Wednesday, 20 March 1991 on behalf of the Department of the Environment.

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Untitled Written question

Question

Whether he will detail the criteria used to assess the level of pollution on British beaches. - Bathing water quality is assessed according to standards set out in directive 76/160/EEC.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

188 c128W

Session

1990-91

Subjects

Beaches EU law Pollution Pollution control Monitoring Seas and oceans