HC Deb 09 July 1996 vol 281 c103W
Sir Irvine Patnick

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what discussions have been held with sanitary ware manufacturers, the water companies and Ofwat to reduce the current gallonage in WC cisterns, and if he will make a statement. [35852]

Mr. Robert B. Jones

WC flush volumes have been widely discussed by all interested parties following the publication of "Using Water Wisely" and "Water Conservation Government Action".

Any reduction in the present maximum WC flush volume will be considered by the Water Regulation Advisory Committee as part of its remit to consider the technical requirements of regulations that will replace the water byelaws. I expect to announce the membership of that committee shortly.