§ Mr. Ernie Robertsasked the Secretary of State for the Environment how many members of each water authority have industrial connections; and if he will list them.
§ Mr. WaldegraveI consider that at least 60 members of regional water authorities have industrial connections, but I do not propose to give a list whose length must depend on a subjective judgment.
§ Mr. Ernie Robertsasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will introduce legislation providing for public access to meetings of water authorities; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WaldegraveNo. The Water Act 1983 allowed water authorities to decide whether to admit the public to their meetings.