§ Mr. Evelyn Kingasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what estimate he has of the cost of water and sewage in the Wessex Water Board area for the 12 months prior to the formation of the Board; and what is the cost currently.
§ Mr. Denis HowellNo expenditure figures for the former water undertakers and local sewerage authorities are available for the year 1973–74.
The estimated cost to the Wessex Water Authority of water and sewerage services for the current year is:
Water supply £16.303 million Sewerage and Sewage disposal £37.383 million
§ Mr. Evelyn Kingasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what percentage increase has been imposed by the Wessex Water Board in the current year.
§ Mr. Denis HowellAverage increases in the major categories of charges levied by the Wessex Water Authority this year are as follows:
Domestic water rate 21 per cent Measured water supply 24 per cent Sewerage and environmental services 8 per cent