§ Mr. Michael Morrisasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he is satisfied with the workings of the Water Act 1973; and, in particular, if he is satisfied that the regional water authorities are carrying out their duty under Section 10 of the Act to conserve water resources in their area.
§ Mr. Denis HowellThe consultation document on the review of the water industry made clear that there are a number of aspects on which we are dissatisfied with the arrangements that the Government established in the Water Act 1973. But I am satisfied with the general approach of the water authorities to the duties of water conservation laid on them by the Act.