HC Deb 03 May 1977 vol 931 c117W
Mr. Donald Stewart

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what plans he has for a water grid in the United Kingdom following the drought in 1976.

Mr. Denis Howell

The progressive development of linkages within and between water authority areas, to increase the flexibility of the system and enable areas of shortage to be helped in times of need is what is meant by the term "water grid". The water industry is promoting such a policy.