§ Mr. Michael Morrisasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if, as part of his review of water authority charges, he will consider the position of charitable organisations which previously received a 50 per cent. rebate on their total rate demand which included water.
Mr. Dennis HowellAs I have previously told the House, my right hon. Friend excludes nothing from consideration. To give charities any relief from water services charges would, however, require legislation.