§ Mr. MichaelTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what obligations there are on statutory water companies to disclose information about their structure, finances and activities; and what are the comparable obligations of private limited companies.
§ Mr. Howard[holding answer 12 July 1989]: The requirements for disclosure of information about the structure, finances and activities of the statutory water companies are set out in their local statutes and company legislation; and the requirements for private companies are set out in company legislation.