To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what representations he has received in favour of increasing the use of plastic bottles in bars and clubs from (a) the police, (b) environmental agencies and (c) other interested parties; and if he will make a statement; what recent discussions...

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what representations he has received in favour of increasing the use of plastic bottles in bars and clubs from (a) the police, (b) environmental agencies and (c) other interested parties; and if he will make a statement; what recent discussions...

What guidance his Department has given to the Environment Agency in respect of (a) action to deal with foul water flooding, (b) abandoned mines water discharges, (c) flood alleviation and (d) unsatisfactory storm overflows; and what is the regional distribution of (a) (b) and (d). - Inc ref to "Abandoned...

What guidance his Department has given to the Environment Agency in respect of (a) action to deal with foul water flooding, (b) abandoned mines water discharges, (c) flood alleviation and (d) unsatisfactory storm overflows; and what is the regional distribution of (a) (b) and (d). - Inc ref to "Abandoned...

What representations he has received in respect of minewater pollution with particular reference to discharges produced by abandoned mines. - In last 6 months, DOE has received 3 representations relating to provision on pollution from abandoned mines in Environment Act 1995.

What representations he has received in respect of minewater pollution with particular reference to discharges produced by abandoned mines. - In last 6 months, DOE has received 3 representations relating to provision on pollution from abandoned mines in Environment Act 1995.

What is the estimated number of overflows requiring work to meet the requirement of the Urban Waste Water Directive; and at what cost, (a) in the United Kingdom and (b) in the North West region; what funding his Department will make available. - Includes figures.

What is the estimated number of overflows requiring work to meet the requirement of the Urban Waste Water Directive; and at what cost, (a) in the United Kingdom and (b) in the North West region; what funding his Department will make available. - Includes figures.

What estimate has been made of the cost of eliminating (a) minewater pollution and (b) minewater discharges on a regional basis. - Includes figures.

What estimate has been made of the cost of eliminating (a) minewater pollution and (b) minewater discharges on a regional basis. - Includes figures.

Pursuant to his Answer of 6th June, Official Report, column 107W, if the research being undertaken into the reduction of the pollutants benzene and particulates with regard to ventilation in underground car parks takes into account their relationship with unleaded petrol and catalytic converters.

Pursuant to his Answer of 6th June, Official Report, column 107W, if the research being undertaken into the reduction of the pollutants benzene and particulates with regard to ventilation in underground car parks takes into account their relationship with unleaded petrol and catalytic converters.

How many representations he has received regarding river water pollution from mining or former mining works in each region in England during the last 12 months.

How many representations he has received regarding river water pollution from mining or former mining works in each region in England during the last 12 months.

What changes have taken place in each of the last 10 years in river water quality in the North West. - Includes ref to 5-year river quality surveys for 1985 and 1990 (in Library).

What changes have taken place in each of the last 10 years in river water quality in the North West. - Includes ref to 5-year river quality surveys for 1985 and 1990 (in Library).

If he will call for a report on pollution problems relating to Black Clough, Cliviger, Burnley, from the National Rivers Authority and North West Water.

If he will call for a report on pollution problems relating to Black Clough, Cliviger, Burnley, from the National Rivers Authority and North West Water.

When his Department intends to implement section 61 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990. - Still considering appropriate time to implement section 61 of Environmental Protection Act 1990.

When his Department intends to implement section 61 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990. - Still considering appropriate time to implement section 61 of Environmental Protection Act 1990.

What scientific evidence his Department has on the percentage content of heavy metals in orimulsion; and what assessment he has made of the implications for the ecosystem of burning this fuel at power stations in the United Kingdom; & what scientific evidence his Department has requested from other countries in...

What scientific evidence his Department has on the percentage content of heavy metals in orimulsion; and what assessment he has made of the implications for the ecosystem of burning this fuel at power stations in the United Kingdom; & what scientific evidence his Department has requested from other countries in...

What consideration his Department has given to the environmental implications of the disposal of the ash residue from burning orimulsion at power stations.

What consideration his Department has given to the environmental implications of the disposal of the ash residue from burning orimulsion at power stations.

If DOE has had any recent consultations with North West Water plc re proposed Rossall Point long sea outfall.

If DOE has had any recent consultations with North West Water plc re proposed Rossall Point long sea outfall.

To list those sewage treatment works in the North West water authority which have failed to meet their discharge consents during the last 12-month period for which figures are available. - Includes list.

To list those sewage treatment works in the North West water authority which have failed to meet their discharge consents during the last 12-month period for which figures are available. - Includes list.

To ask North West water authority to implement necessary work to prevent pollution of River Calder in Burnley from Black Clough.

To ask North West water authority to implement necessary work to prevent pollution of River Calder in Burnley from Black Clough.

What the effect would be on bacterial levels in River Ribble of uprating Clifton Marsh sewage treatment works to include full conventional treatment & disinfection using environmentally benign methods. & what proportion of sewage pollution experienced by Lytham St. Anne's is due to bacterial levels in River Ribble & existing...

What the effect would be on bacterial levels in River Ribble of uprating Clifton Marsh sewage treatment works to include full conventional treatment & disinfection using environmentally benign methods. & what proportion of sewage pollution experienced by Lytham St. Anne's is due to bacterial levels in River Ribble & existing...

To call for report from North West water authority on ongoing pollution to Rowley lake & River Brun originating from Worsthorne sewage treatment works

To call for report from North West water authority on ongoing pollution to Rowley lake & River Brun originating from Worsthorne sewage treatment works

To comment on potential for hydro transportation of sediment-associated viruses from proposed long sea outfall in to Lyne deep from Rossall point on Fylde coast to shell fisheries in Morecambe bay & adjoining coastlines.

To comment on potential for hydro transportation of sediment-associated viruses from proposed long sea outfall in to Lyne deep from Rossall point on Fylde coast to shell fisheries in Morecambe bay & adjoining coastlines.

Why shellfish waters in Morecambe bay have not been designated under provisions of EC directive 79/923/EEC. - Ref tp 147 c496W.

Why shellfish waters in Morecambe bay have not been designated under provisions of EC directive 79/923/EEC. - Ref tp 147 c496W.