§ Mr. Chris Smithasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will make it his policy to include in any measure to implement privatisation of the water industry a requirement that all meetings shall be held in public; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John PattenThe question does not arise at this stage.
§ Mr. Chris Smithasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will issue a general direction to regional water authorities to hold their meetings as if they were covered by the Public Bodies (Admission to Meetings) Act 1959.
§ Mr. John PattenNo.