§ Mr. BurdenTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the expenditure by water authorities and companies on the installation of water meters in domestic properties in(a) 1985, (b) 1990 and (c) 1995. [17387]
§ Mr. ClappisonThis information is not kept centrally.
§ Mr. BurdenTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will list those water companies which offer a choice to customers living in newly built homes about whether or not they pay for water and sewerage services by meter; and if he will list the choice offered in each case. [17411]
§ Mr. ClappisonCustomers living in new domestic properties served by the following companies are charged for water and sewerage services on a flat fee basis:
- Dwr Cymru
- Northumbrian Water
- Hartlepool Water
- Portsmouth Water
- Sutton Water
- York Waterworks.
Customers of these companies may request to be charged on a measured basis if they are willing to pay for the installation of the meter.
All other water companies charge customers living in new built homes on a metered basis.