§ Mr. Gowasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many water companies and water authorities in England and Wales charge more than 63p per 1,000 gallons for metered water; and what rates are charged by those companies and authorities.
§ Mr. Denis HowellNo water authority charges, on average, more than 63p per 1,000 gallons. One water company, the Tendring Hundred Waterworks Company, makes a higher charge of 69p per 1000 gallons.