§ Mr. Oakesasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what method of financing sewage disposal by the regional water authorities will be in operation after 1st April 1974.
§ Mr. Eldon GriffithsWater authorities will generally borrow for capital works and meet revenue expenditure by means of sewerage charges. As regards the latter, I am sending to the hon. Member a copy of a letter addressed to local authorities explaining what is proposed.