What his plans are for reducing the input of zinc in sewage sludge which may be spread on the land. - Inc ref to Government response to report of the Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution on sustainable use of soil (Dep/3 4449).

What his plans are for reducing the input of zinc in sewage sludge which may be spread on the land. - Inc ref to Government response to report of the Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution on sustainable use of soil (Dep/3 4449).

What assessment he has made of the report TR-Z2-11 (Oldfield 95) prepared for HMIP. - None. This is a matter for the Environment Agency.

What assessment he has made of the report TR-Z2-11 (Oldfield 95) prepared for HMIP. - None. This is a matter for the Environment Agency.

How many prosecutions have been made under Section 85 of the Water Resources Act 1991 for offences within North Staffordshire.

How many prosecutions have been made under Section 85 of the Water Resources Act 1991 for offences within North Staffordshire.

Pursuant to the Answer of 5th March, Official Report, column 682W, when he estimates his Department will issue the discussion paper on using economic instruments to achieve water protection policy objectives. - The Government intend to issue the paper during the spring.

Pursuant to the Answer of 5th March, Official Report, column 682W, when he estimates his Department will issue the discussion paper on using economic instruments to achieve water protection policy objectives. - The Government intend to issue the paper during the spring.

How many samples of discharge have been taken by the Environment Agency since 1st April 1996 in Stoke on Trent North; of these, how many showed a breach of discharge consent under the Water Resources Act 1991; and in each case what was the nature of the breach.

How many samples of discharge have been taken by the Environment Agency since 1st April 1996 in Stoke on Trent North; of these, how many showed a breach of discharge consent under the Water Resources Act 1991; and in each case what was the nature of the breach.

What representations he has received on sewerage discharge in Upper Trent; and if he will make a statement. - None.

What representations he has received on sewerage discharge in Upper Trent; and if he will make a statement. - None.

In how many cases the Environment Agency has granted new discharge consent without advertisement in North Staffordshire.

In how many cases the Environment Agency has granted new discharge consent without advertisement in North Staffordshire.

What steps are being taken by his Department to promote the decontamination of contaminated land and its development in preference to greenfield sites.

What steps are being taken by his Department to promote the decontamination of contaminated land and its development in preference to greenfield sites.

How many incidents relating to cryptosporidium in drinking water are awaiting assessment and report by the Drinking Water Inspectorate and if he will list the incidents by water company and date relating to cryptosporidium in drinking water reported to the drinking water inspectorate since 1 January 1993. - Inc table.

How many incidents relating to cryptosporidium in drinking water are awaiting assessment and report by the Drinking Water Inspectorate and if he will list the incidents by water company and date relating to cryptosporidium in drinking water reported to the drinking water inspectorate since 1 January 1993. - Inc table.

What discussions he has had with Ofwat regarding compensation to be paid to the customers affected by the cryptosporidium incident in the area of the Three Valleys Water Company. - None. The drinking water inspectorate has commenced a full investigation.

What discussions he has had with Ofwat regarding compensation to be paid to the customers affected by the cryptosporidium incident in the area of the Three Valleys Water Company. - None. The drinking water inspectorate has commenced a full investigation.

When the Drinking Water Inspectorate will report on the Shipley/Bingley incident of cryptosporidium in drinking water on 11th June 1993.

When the Drinking Water Inspectorate will report on the Shipley/Bingley incident of cryptosporidium in drinking water on 11th June 1993.

What steps he is taking to ensure that in each water company area in England the water is safe to drink.

What steps he is taking to ensure that in each water company area in England the water is safe to drink.

How many incidents of cryptosporidium in the water supply have been notified to him in the past 12 months; and in which water company areas. - Inc tables.

How many incidents of cryptosporidium in the water supply have been notified to him in the past 12 months; and in which water company areas. - Inc tables.

Which areas of the North and Irish Seas have been designated high natural dispersion areas. - Inc fact that have placed in the Library a table of those areas in England and Wales in the North and Irish seas jointly identified (Dep/3 4783).

Which areas of the North and Irish Seas have been designated high natural dispersion areas. - Inc fact that have placed in the Library a table of those areas in England and Wales in the North and Irish seas jointly identified (Dep/3 4783).

When he last (a) commissioned and (b) published a report on the prevention of cryptosporidium contamination of drinking water supplies.

When he last (a) commissioned and (b) published a report on the prevention of cryptosporidium contamination of drinking water supplies.

What research his Department is currently undertaking into noise pollution. - List given.

What research his Department is currently undertaking into noise pollution. - List given.

If he will comment on the progress made by the United Kingdom in meeting the targets set to reduce pollution in the North Sea at the Second North Sea Conference held in London in 1987. - Inc ref to progress report to the fourth North sea conference in the Library.

If he will comment on the progress made by the United Kingdom in meeting the targets set to reduce pollution in the North Sea at the Second North Sea Conference held in London in 1987. - Inc ref to progress report to the fourth North sea conference in the Library.

If he will list the prosecutions carried out in England and Wales by the Environment Agency for water quality and integrated pollution control offences, in each month since October 1996 indicating (a) the person or company prosecuted, (b) the date and outcome of the prosecution, (c) the nature of the...

If he will list the prosecutions carried out in England and Wales by the Environment Agency for water quality and integrated pollution control offences, in each month since October 1996 indicating (a) the person or company prosecuted, (b) the date and outcome of the prosecution, (c) the nature of the...

If he will list (a) the location of and (b) the number of fish killed in each of the (i) category one and (ii) category two pollution incidents caused by each of the water and sewerage companies in 1995 and how many fish were killed in (a) category 1 and...

If he will list (a) the location of and (b) the number of fish killed in each of the (i) category one and (ii) category two pollution incidents caused by each of the water and sewerage companies in 1995 and how many fish were killed in (a) category 1 and...

What was the incidence of E. coli in drinking water supplies in England and Wales during the latest three years for which information is available; what research has been carried out to isolate the E. coli strain which caused the recent deaths in Scotland; what assessment he has made of...

What was the incidence of E. coli in drinking water supplies in England and Wales during the latest three years for which information is available; what research has been carried out to isolate the E. coli strain which caused the recent deaths in Scotland; what assessment he has made of...