§ Mr. Eldon Griffithsasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what calculations he has made of the likely effect of his six-month moratorium on water and sewerage expenditure on the pipe manufacturing industry.
§ Mr. Denis HowellThe regional water authorities are providing detailed assessments of the situation. These are being studied closely. The Department is in close touch with the regional water authorities, other Government Departments and the pipe manufacturing associations, and the situation is being kept under review.