§ Mr. Geoffrey Finsbergasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what decision he has reached on the charging of commercial users of water by a method which would relate directly to the quantity consumed.
§ Mr. Eldon GriffithsI do not expect any change in the basis for charging before reorganisation of the water services, but my right hon. Friend has proposed that thereafter the principles upon which tariffs are constructed should be similar throughout the country and that he will expect the National Water Council to formulate advice about this. That advice would no doubt cover the basis for charges to commercial users.