§ Mr. Parkerasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that the South Essex Waterworks Company, Limited, has recently raised its charges considerably; that this action is a burden on consumers; and whether he will prevent all unjustifiable increases?
Mr. M. MacDonaldI understand that the company has found it necessary to increase its charges owing to heavy capital expenditure on new works authorised by Parliament in 1935 and increased running costs. The increased charges are below the maximum charges laid down by Parliament in the company's special Act of 1928.