asked Her Majesty's Government:

Further to the Written Answer by Lord Rooker on 8 May (WA 100), whether the Environment Agency Wales has a list of the original documents it indicates have been returned to Mr Douglas Gowan; and, if it has, whether they will place a copy in the Library of the House. [HL3593]

I am informed by the Environment Agency Wales that the documents returned to Mr Douglas Gowan by the Environment Agency were listed in the covering letter dated 13 December 2007 which accompanied those documents.

The covering letter will be placed in the Library of the House shortly.

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Further to the Written Answer by Lord Rooker on 8 May (WA 101), what was the relevant information provided to Lovells in order that it could carry out the instructions of the Environment Agency Wales. [HL3594]

I am informed by the Environment Agency Wales that the Environment Agency fully instructed Lovells LLP and provided all information necessary and germane properly to protect the Environment Agency's interest in the US Bankruptcy Court proceedings.

The information provided was in contemplation of proceedings and subject to legal professional privilege.