HC Deb 22 March 1978 vol 946 cc566-7W
Sir W. Elliott

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he is now in a position to state the names of those to serve on the proposed working group which he is to set up to study the operation of the water equalisation scheme.

Mr. Denis Howell

An examination of the water charges equalisation scheme is being undertaken as part of the statutory process of consultation by officials of my Department, in conjunction with officers and advisers nominated by the National Water Council and the Water Companies Association. The aim is to review the operation of the scheme in its present form.