§ 89. Mr. Michael Marshallasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received regarding the Southern Water Authority's precept for 1974-75; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Denis HowellI have received representations about the increases in charges. These require no ministerial approval but I understand that, in fixing them, the authority took account of advice published by the previous administration, whose policies are largely responsible for these increases. I regret that I have no power to intervene.