HC Deb 11 March 1977 vol 927 cc708-9W
Mr. Wigley

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will publish in the Official Report a table showing (a) the unmeasured water rate, (b) sewerage and general services rate, (c) the metered water rate, (d) the estimated average bill for unmeasured water supplies, (e) the estimated average bill for measured water supplied and (f) any surcharges not included in (a), (b) or (c) for each water authority in England and Wales in 1977–78.

Mr. Denis Howell

The indications from preliminary information supplied on (a)—(d) by the water authorities is as follows:

I do not understand the reference to surcharges on water services charges. The water authorities' final budget estimates will be forwarded to my Department shortly.