§ Mr. Kimballasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if, in view of the fact that water authorities could save up to £3 million annually on borrowing for capital works by being granted trustee status, he will seek to amend the Water Act 1973 to this effect.
§ Mr. Denis HowellWithout accepting the hon. Member's premise I can assure him that the full review of the water industry which the Government propose to start shortly will include borrowing by water authorities.