§ Mr. Hardyasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the amount spent in total and per head of population upon water supply in England and Wales in 1971–72 and in 1970–71.
§ Mr. Eldon GriffithsIn 1970–71 gross revenue expenditure by local authority undertakings and joint water boards was £160,813,000 and capital expenditure was £83,539,000. Figures for water com-366W panies, which provide about 23 per cent. of total supplies, are not readily available. Expenditure per head in the public sector only is approximately £4.31 on revenue account and £2.24 on capital account.
The figures for 1971–72 are not yet available.