asked the Minister for the Environment if he has any plans for the establishment of joint water authorities in vital regional areas who could be responsible for water pollution control, water supply, waste treatment and possibly elements of fishery protection and development.
Written Answers. - Water Authorities.
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I have no such plans. The functions mentioned, with the exception of fisheries protection and development, are already the statutory responsibility of local authorities who are best placed to apply an integrated approach to water resources management.