§ Mr. WeirTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what channels of communication she will have with the Water Industry Commissioner for Scotland after the formation of Scottish Water. [22788]
§ Mr. Meacher[holding answer 13 December 2001]: The water and sewerage service in Scotland is a devolved responsibility of the Scottish Executive. The Executive will write to the hon. Member about the lines of responsibility between itself and Scottish Water. [22788]
§ Mr. WeirTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (1) what responsibility her Department will have concerning the level of water bills in Scotland after the formation of Scottish Water; [22787]
(2) what channels of communication she will have with the Water Industry Commissioner for Scotland after the formation of Scottish Water; [22789]
(3) what role her Department has had in the scheduled transfer of the existing water authorities to Scottish Water. [22786]
§ Mr. Meacher[holding answer 13 December 2001]: None. The water and sewerage service in Scotland is a devolved responsibility of the Scottish Executive.