§ Dr. CunninghamTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he proposes that use of water services provided by water authorities will be paid for by a water community charge; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. RidleyEach water authority is free to decide how it wishes to charge for water services; provided that the 485W charges comply with the principles set out in section 30 of the Water Act 1973. I understand that the water authorities do not at present favour community charge for water.
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