§ 46. Mr. Turtonasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs whether he is aware of the hardship that has been imposed on some householders by the concurrent increases in water charges and rating valuation on their properties; and whether he will review the system of water charges to ensure that they bear a closer relationship to the amount of water consumed.
§ Mr. CorfieldMy right hon. Friend is aware that for some householders the increase in water charges following revaluation has been substantial. The system of water charges has recently been reviewed by a sub-committee of the Central Advisory Water Committee. Its report, which has been published, is under consideration. I am sending a copy to my right hon. Friend.