HC Deb 23 April 1986 vol 96 c168W
36. Mr. Eastham

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many submissions he has received in response to the White Paper on water privatisation published in February.

51. Mr. Sedgemore

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many responses he has received to the White paper "Privatisation of the Water Authorities in England and Wales", published in February 1986.

Mr. John Patten

My Department has received 112 letters from organisations and others interested following publication of the White Paper.

42. Mr. Blair

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment when he next intends meeting representatives of the water authorities to discuss the White Paper on privatisation of the water authorities in England and Wales.

Mr. John Patten

I expect to have a meeting with the water authority chairmen within the next few weeks, at which privatisation will not doubt be discussed.