§ Mr. Macleanasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he has given any guidance to water authorities on the availability of water meters in commercial and domestic property; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. WaldegraveSince 1981, the Government have supported the initiative by the water authorities to extend the offer of metering to all their customers. In particular, we have welcomed their decision to allow water meters to be installed inside properties where this is practicable.
All water authorities have produced helpful explanatory material which is available on request to anyone considering this option.