§ Mr. O'BrienTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) if he has received any requests from water authorities to help finance a system of charges for water services following the abolition of domestic rates, other than by meters; and if he will make a statement;
(2) if the Director General of Water Services has requested financial assistance to help with research into any alternative to charging for water services following the abolition of domestic rates, other than by water meters; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Heathcoat-AmoryNo.