If he intends to remove the remains of the cattle buried at Rowley for disposal by incineration and what steps he is taking to ensure the BSE-infected cows buried at Rowley do not contaminate the water supply. (Holding answer 17 March 1997).

If he intends to remove the remains of the cattle buried at Rowley for disposal by incineration and what steps he is taking to ensure the BSE-infected cows buried at Rowley do not contaminate the water supply. (Holding answer 17 March 1997).

What has been the increase or decrease in real terms since privatisation in water charges. - Inc figs.

What has been the increase or decrease in real terms since privatisation in water charges. - Inc figs.

If he will comment on the use of abstraction licences to control the use of water for trickle irrigation.

If he will comment on the use of abstraction licences to control the use of water for trickle irrigation.

How many incidents of Category one and two pollution have taken place in Welsh rivers in the first (a) six months and (b) nine months of 1996-97 and in each equivalent period for the previous five years. - Includes ref to 'Water Pollution Incidents in England and Wales' in Library.

How many incidents of Category one and two pollution have taken place in Welsh rivers in the first (a) six months and (b) nine months of 1996-97 and in each equivalent period for the previous five years. - Includes ref to 'Water Pollution Incidents in England and Wales' in Library.

Statement on what was achieved at the North Sea Conference Intermediate Meeting of environment and fisheries Ministers in Bergen on 13 and 14 March; whether they are satisfied with the outcome; and how the meeting is to be followed up. - Includes fact that statement of conclusions in Library.

Statement on what was achieved at the North Sea Conference Intermediate Meeting of environment and fisheries Ministers in Bergen on 13 and 14 March; whether they are satisfied with the outcome; and how the meeting is to be followed up. - Includes fact that statement of conclusions in Library.

If he will comment on the legal responsibility of local authorities and the water service companies with respect to sewer baiting.

If he will comment on the legal responsibility of local authorities and the water service companies with respect to sewer baiting.

How many applications for licences for the abstraction of water from boreholes and rivers respectively have been rejected since 1 April 1996, and how many existing licences have been withdrawn or modified during the same period. - Includes table.

How many applications for licences for the abstraction of water from boreholes and rivers respectively have been rejected since 1 April 1996, and how many existing licences have been withdrawn or modified during the same period. - Includes table.

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.

Public petition from electors in the North West Water area for legislation to render prepayment water devices illegal as a means of payment for water and sewerage services for low income families. (Circulated with the Vote for 21 March 1997)

Public petition from electors in the North West Water area for legislation to render prepayment water devices illegal as a means of payment for water and sewerage services for low income families. (Circulated with the Vote for 21 March 1997)

How much was spent by water companies in 1996 on (a) the installation of and (b) the administrative costs of household metering. - Information is not available in the form requested.

How much was spent by water companies in 1996 on (a) the installation of and (b) the administrative costs of household metering. - Information is not available in the form requested.

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.

What percentage of the cost of the free installation of water meters was paid for by (a) increased domestic customer charges and (b) shareholders in 1996.

What percentage of the cost of the free installation of water meters was paid for by (a) increased domestic customer charges and (b) shareholders in 1996.

What consultation Ofwat has held with non-metered householders about the costs to them of free meter installation.

What consultation Ofwat has held with non-metered householders about the costs to them of free meter installation.

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.