§ Mr. Haywardasked the Secretary of State for the Environment which water authorities have imposed either bans or restrictions on the use of water; and whether he is aware of any other authorities intending to take such action in the immediate future.
§ Mr. WaldegraveThe South West water authority imposed bans on the use of hosepipes in areas affecting 260,000 consumers from 12 May 1984. Further hosepipe bans by this water authority will affect another 93,800 consumers from 19 May. I am not aware of any other water authorities in England intending to take similar action in the immediate future, but the water supply situation continues to be monitored with a view to taking appropriate measures if the dry weather continues.