§ Mr. Gordon Brownasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the increase in average water rates in each water authority area in 1985–86 over the preceding financial year.
§ Mr. MacfarlaneThe information requested by the hon. Member is as follows:
Water Service Charges in England 1984–85 compared to 1985–86 Average Household Bill for Water Services Water Authority 1984–85 1985–86 Actual increase 1984–85 to 1985–86 £ £ £ North West 68.25 77.57 9.32 Northumbrian 68.25 77.57 5.16 Severn-Trent 67.88 76.16 8.28 Yorkshire 72.64 82.30 9.66 Anglian 93.96 105.98 12.02 Thames 73.41 80.75 7.34 Southern 82.30 91.72 9.42 Wessex 85.59 95.35 9.76 South-West 93.48 104.59 11.11 England (average) 75.73 84.56 8.83