§ Sir W. Elliottasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he is now in a position to state the names of those to serve on the proposed working group which he is to set up to study the operation of the water equalisation scheme.
§ Mr. Denis HowellAn examination of the water charges equalisation scheme is being undertaken as part of the statutory process of consultation by officials of my Department, in conjunction with officers 567W and advisers nominated by the National Water Council and the Water Companies Association. The aim is to review the operation of the scheme in its present form.