§ Mr. Graham Pageasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs if he will hold a public inquiry before making the proposed Order under Sections 40 and 50 of the Water Act, 1945, altering the scale of charges for water supplied by the Metropolitan Water Board, by measure, from 1s. 2d. per thousand gallons to 2s. 6d. per thousand gallons.
§ Sir K. JosephIf I receive an objection from any person appearing to be affected by the Board's proposals and that objection is not withdrawn, I am required by statute to hold a local inquiry.