South West Water Authority

HC Deb 07 February 1977 vol 925 cc531-2W

Mr. Pardoe

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will state the procedures he proposes to adopt in making the appointment to the chairmanship of the South West Water Authority.

Mr. Denis Howell

In the discharge of my functions under Section 3 of the Water Act 1973 I shall take whatever steps seem to me to be necessary to identify candidates who are both well qualified and available for the post.