§ Mr. Dodsworthasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what communications he has had with the chairman of the North West Regional Water Authority since 21st May 1975.
§ Mr. Denis HowellAs stated on 22nd May in reply to a Question from my hon. Friend the Member for Ormskirk (Mr. Kilroy-Silk)—[Vol. 892, c.533–4]—I wrote to the chairman of the North West Regional Water Authority on 21st May about the purchase of a special number plate for his car. The chairman replied on 22nd May and I acknowledged receipt of this letter on 17th June. In his reply the chairman apologised for the embarrassment caused by his action.