§ Mr. Barry Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Wales what has been the percentage increase in domestic water rates in each year since 1979.
§ Mr. Mark RobinsonI refer the hon. Gentleman to the reply I gave to the hon. Member for Cambridgeshire, North-East (Mr. Freud) on 21 November, at column 281.
§ Mr. Barry Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Wales what has been the total increase in domestic water rates in Wales between 1979 and 1985 in both real and cash terms.
§ Mr. Mark RobinsonThe total increase in the average domestic water bill in Wales between 1979 and 1985 in both real and cash terms is £15.43 and £54.83 respectively.