HC Deb 21 November 1979 vol 974 cc209-10W
Mr. Bright

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many objections the water authorities received to their rates levied in the last year for which figures are available.

Mr. Fox

This is a matter for individual water authorities. No central records are maintained by the Department.

Mr. Bright

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he proposes to introduce measures to give relief to retirement pensioners in the payment of water rates.

Mr. Fox

We have no plans to do so.

Mr. Bright

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what respresentations he has received from the local authority associations and other bodies objecting to the present method of levying water rates on domestic consumers.

Mr. Fox

Since May 1979 we have received complaints from two district councils, one ratepayers' association and one residents' association.