Water Rates (London and Merseyside)

HC Deb 03 May 1974 vol 872 c562W

Mr. Morgan

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what average percentage increases have occurred in water rates since 1st April 1973 in (a) the Greater London area; and (b) Merseyside.

Mr. Denis Howell

The percentages, by water undertakers as they were in 1973–74, are:—

(a) GREATER LONDON	per cent.
Metropolitan Water Board	32
Croydon Corporation	81
Colne Valley Water Company	61
Essex Water Company	Nil
Lee Valley Water Company	15
North Surrey Water Company	14
Ricksmansworth and Uxbridge Valley Water Co.	59
Sutton and District Water Company	41
(b) MERSEYSIDE
Liverpool Corporation	46
St. Helens Corporation	54
Widnes Corporation	37.5
West Lancashire Water Board	33
Wirral Water Board	41