§ Mr. Murphyasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what encouragement the Government are giving to the introduction of water meters for domestic consumers; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. GowI have invited the water industry to undertake a joint study with my Department and to report to the Government on the possible extension of water metering generally to households.
The chairman of the Thames water authority has agreed to head the steering group for this study, in which the water companies will participate.
I hope that the steering group will report early next year.