HC Deb 28 July 1975 vol 896 c402W
Mr. Dodsworth

asked 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 Howell

As 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.