§ Mr. O'BrienTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what assurances he has given to the Water Authorities Association about the maintenance of the efficiency of water authorities' services after the demise of the integrated river basin concept of management; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MoynihanI refer the hon. Member to the consultation paper and policy memorandum, published by the Government in July and December last year. Copies of both were placed in the Library of the House.