§ Mr. DonohoeTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland on what basis the water authorities in Scotland will calculate the revenue which the unitary councils will be expected to collect in water rates. [4444]
§ Mr. Kynoch[holding answer 6 December 1995]: The three new public water sewerage authorities will set charges for their services in charges schemes for their areas. The unitary councils will be required to demand and recover unmeasured domestic water and sewerage charges payable for these services under a charges scheme less any reduction to such charges for which the Secretary of State may provide in exercise of his powers under section 81 of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994.
§ Mr. DonohoeTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what arrangements he is proposing in respect of the liability of the new unitary councils in Scotland to collect water rates. [4442]
§ Mr. Kynoch[holding answer 6 December 1995]: My right hon. Friend will make an order under section 79 of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994 requiring local authorities to demand and recover domestic unmeasured water and sewerage charges on behalf of the new water and sewerage authorities.