§ Mr. WigleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security (1) if he will introduce legislation to provide a water rate rebate system for those on low incomes;
(2) if he will introduce an additional element into the income support system to give extra payments to all persons who have water bills in excess of £50 per adult person in that household.
§ Mr. ScottWe have no plans to do so. Income-related benefits are intended to cover all normal living expenses, including those for utilities such as water and fuel.