HC Deb 22 July 1988 vol 137 c848W
Dr. Cunningham

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how the water metering trial in the Isle of Wight division of the Southern water authority is to be financed.

Mr. Ridley

[holding answer 21 July 1988]: The approved costs of the Isle of Wight metering trial will be split equally between the Government and the Southern water authority, subject to a maximum figure, set annually, on the Government's contribution.