§ Mrs. Helen JacksonTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what response he has made to the water companies' representations on the effect of the current regulation scheme on the level of water resources; and what plans he has to initiate a discussion at high level with the regulators and the Environment Agency on water resources. [27266]
§ Mr. ClappisonTogether with the Environment Agency, the Office of Water Services and the drinking water inspectorate, the Water Companies Association and the Water Services Association are both participating in high-level discussions as part of the review of water resources and supply arrangements in the longer term which my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State announced last September.