§ Mr. Simon HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list the number of water supply disconnections over the latest available 12-month period for each regional authority.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonSupplies to domestic consumers in Scotland may be disconnected only for short-term operational reasons, for example to undertake repairs, make connections or plumbing alterations. Supplies to non-domestic consumers may also be disconnected for other reasons, including those arising from non-payment of water charges. Information on the number of disconnections is not held centrally.