§ Mr. Hicksasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will introduce legislation to enable charitable institutions, such as retirement homes, to be eligible for relief in respect of water rates.
§ Mr. Denis HowellWater services like, for example, gas and electricity, are financed by charges to consumers, and are quite separate from the general rates. I am afraid I can offer no prospect of making special provision for charities in this respect.