§ Mr. Spearingasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if, in respect of the reorganisation of water services, he will state the names of the public bodies with whom he, or any of his Departmental Ministers, had discussions, subsequent to the publication of the Report of the Central Advisory Water Committee and before his approval of the terms of the circular on the reorganisation of water services of 2nd December last.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerThere were no such discussions during this period.
§ Mr. Spearingasked the Secretary of State for the Environment which parts of his consultative document on the reorganisation 354W of water and sewage services, other than the principle of establishing multipurpose regional water authorities, are not open to amendment or modification as a result of representations he may receive during the period of consultation.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerWithin the broad principles set out in the document, consultation will cover all aspects of the proposed reorganisation.