Mr. McCartneyTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what factors underlie the lack of usable water available to Mrs. Malcolm of 2 Owenroe drive, Bangor; for how long Mrs. Malcolm has not had access to usable water; when the Department of the Environment will rectify the situation; and if Mrs. Malcolm will be compensated. [35793]
§ Mr. MossThe Department of the Environment's Water Executive has carried out extensive investigations into the quality of water supplied to the boundary of Mrs. Malcolm's property and found it to be satisfactory. Responsibility for deterioration in the quality of water within the boundary of the property rests with the owner.