§ Mr. Miscampbellasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many water authorities are now imposing a water tariff for fire-fighting equipment in industrial premises.
§ Mr. Denis HowellIn general, no charge is made for water used for fire-376W fighting, but charging practices for equipment connections vary. Two water authorities make standard annual charges for private fire-fighting equipment, and two charge on installation only. Three make no charges at present, while the remainder have not yet standardised arrangements within their areas.