HC Deb 04 December 1974 vol 882 cc520-1W
35. Mr. Stanley

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what factors are determining the capital allocations being allowed by his Department to the water authorities for the 1975–76 financial year.

Mr. Dennis Howell

My Department is now considering the water authorities' proposals for capital expenditure in 1975–76 in the context of the Government's review of public expenditure generally. In preparing proposals the authorities were asked to have particular regard to urgent public health needs and to requirements for housing development.