§ Dr. CunninghamTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how the water metering trial in the Isle of Wight division of the Southern water authority is to be financed.
§ Mr. Ridley[holding answer 21 July 1988]: The approved costs of the Isle of Wight metering trial will be split equally between the Government and the Southern water authority, subject to a maximum figure, set annually, on the Government's contribution.