§ Mr. Gwilym Robertsasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received about the expenditure by water authorities in connection with sending representatives to a water conference in Kyoto, Japan; what estimates are available for the total expenditure involved; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Denis HowellI have received 13 letters, including seven from hon. Members, about proposed expenditure by three of the water authorities on sending representatives to the Kyoto conference in October 1978. The cost is estimated at £800-£1,000 for each delegate. I have not at this stage an estimate of the total cost of representation by the various organisations concerned in the United Kingdom.