§ Mr. Spenceasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is his policy with regard to elected representative membership of the regional water authorities and the right of district and county councillors to make appointments; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Giles Shaw:My right hon. Friend the Minister for Local Government and Environmental Services made a statement to the House on 7 July on the future organization 386W for water in England and Wales.—[Vol. 27, c. 293.] He said that the Government had decided to create smaller boards of between nine and 15 members, appointed by Ministers and including executive members on every board. County and district councils will have the right to nominate people for some appointments to these boards. Legislation to give effect to these changes will be introduced at the earliest opportunity.