§ 18. Mr. Freemanasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received following his statement to the House about the proposed privatisation of water authorities.
§ 22. Mr. Tony Lloydasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will indicate the number of representations he has received, respectively, in favour of and against the Government's proposals to privatise the water authorities.
§ Mr. Kenneth BakerMy Department has received 23 letters from organisations and others interested following publication of the White Paper. It is for those responding to publicise their views, if they so wish.