§ Mr. Macfarlaneasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what has been the increase in water rate charge to recreational water users, such as anglers, between 1974 and 1976.
§ Mr. Denis HowellThis information is not available centrally.
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§ Mr. Wigleyasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received from the National Association of Water Power Users concerning the method of charging for water used to generate electricity; and if he will consider an alternative basis of charging.
§ Mr. Denis HowellI have very recently received a copy of the Association's Memorandum on Water Charges, dated March 1976, in which it proposes an alternative method of charging for water used to generate electricity, I am consulting the National Water Council about this proposal.