HC Deb 04 April 1990 vol 170 c643W
Mr. Gareth Wardell

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will estimate the percentage increase above the retail prices index that the price of water will rise in the year 1991–92 within the area served by Welsh Water plc.

Mr. Grist

Dwr Cymru will be allowed to increase the average of its principal charges by the percentage change in the retail price index plus an adjustment factor of 6.5 per cent. in 1991–92.