Mr. Ted Fletcherasked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection what representations he has received about the Northumbrian Water Authority increase in charges in the Darlington area by 48 per cent. bringing the total increases over the last three years to 254 per cent.; and if he will refer the increase to the Price Commission.
§ Mr. John FraserNo representations have been received by my Department about the increase in charges made by the Northumbrian Water Authority in the Darlington area this year. Water108W authorities notify the Price Commission of their proposals for increased charges and the authority's charges were not found to be at variance with the Price Code.