HC Deb 02 July 1975 vol 894 cc473-4W
26. Mr. Ridley

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will introduce legislation to regulate the charges made by water authorities so that, as far as practicable, payments by consumers of water and ratepayers are related to what they receive.

Mr. Denis Howell

I see no need to amend the powers of water authorities to charge for water supply.