§ Mr. MichaelTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what target has been set for Welsh Water plc to achieve in terms of reducing water loss between reservoir and consumer as part of the efficiency component in price setting.
§ Mr. Nicholas BennettIn the prospectus of the water share offers in November 1989, Dwr Cymru stated that it intended to reduce the proportion of water lost through leakages and otherwise unaccounted for to 25 per cent. by 2012. As part of its "K" investment programme the company is to spend £550 million, at November 1989 prices, on its distribution system by 31 March 2000. The company also set out in the prospectus its objectives in relation to the replacement and relining of its mains.
§ Mr. MichaelTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what reports have been made by Welsh Water on progress made in reducing the proportion of water between reservoir and consumer since privatisation.
§ Mr. Nicholas BennettThis is a matter for the Director General of Water Services.