§ Mr. Richard Wainwrightasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what plans he has to continue the effect of the current Collection of Charges Order after the 1980–81 period.
§ Mr. Denis HowellMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has powers in the Water Act 1973 to make annual collection of charges orders for a transitional period only. Although the duration of this period is not specified in the Act, other charging provisions point to the transitional ending by 1980–81.