§ 85. Mr. Simon HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will take powers to require water companies to reduce the levels of leakage within their areas.
§ Mr. Heathcoat-AmoryMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State and the Director General of Water Services already have adequate powers under part II of the Water Act 1989 for this purpose. I would also refer to the answer that I gave to the hon. Member for Gordon (Mr. Bruce) on 13 February 1990,Official Report, column 181.