§ Mrs. Margaret EwingTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list the representations he has had regarding the commercial effects of increased water rates; and if he will make a statement.
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonRepresentations expressing concern about the effect of increased water rates have been received on behalf of 12 trade and business associations, eight companies and one community council group.
I would refer to the answers I gave the hon. Member on 15 February at columns 218–20.