§ Mr. Bernie GrantTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what estimate he has made of the effect on the asset value of Thames Water of the cost of the treatment of rats within sewers, or otherwise within its works and lands, including all direct treatment, treatment by agencies and private contractors, for the financial years 1981–82 to 1987–88 inclusive; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Moynihan[holding answer 10 January 19891: None. It is unlikely to have any effect. Furthermore, the Department does not hold information on the amount spent on pest control by Thames Water.