HC Deb 20 January 1981 vol 997 c107W
Mr. Beith

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the estimated total cost of the Kielder reservoir.

Mr. Giles Shaw

The latest estimate prepared by the Northumbrian water authority indicates the total cost of the Kielder project is likely to be £150 million at July 1979 prices. Of this total the reservoir works are estimated to cost £75 million

A.
(a) (b)
Electorate at May 1979 Ratepayers at May 1979
36.7 million 17.8 million
(c)
(i) (ii) (iii)
Ratepayers on full rates Ratepayers in receipt of partial rate rebates or Supplementary Benefit assistance with rates Ratepayers in receipt of full rate rebate or Supplementary Benefit assistance with rates