§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Trade if he will refer to the Monopolies and Mergers Commission for investigation under section 11 of the Competition Act the costs and efficiency of the Anglian water authority in view of the proposed increase in its water rates by 30 per cent.
§ Mrs. Sally OppenheimMy right hon. Friend has no immediate plans to refer the Anglian water authority to the commission, but intends to refer a number of water authorities in due course.