HC Deb 20 June 1975 vol 893 c551W
Mr. Peter Mills

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment why water authorities in the South-West of England are being encouraged in departmental circulars to transfer to direct billing; and if he will make a statement on the reasons for this, and the extent of any expected savings.

Mr. Denis Howell

I have nothing to add to my reply on 11th June to the hon. Member for Northampton, South (Mr. Morris).—[Vol. 893, c.182.]