HC Deb 05 February 1979 vol 962 c66W
Mr. Wigley

asked the Secretary of State for Prices and Consumer Protection if he will refer the proposed 15 per cent. increase in water charges in Wales to the Price Commission.

Mr. Maclennan

Such increases must be notified to the Price Commission for scrutiny, and it is for the Commission to decide which should be investigated. In making its selection the Commission takes careful account of complaints by consumers.