§ Mr. O'BrienTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how many applications have been made to his Department in the current year by water supply companies for extension of drought orders, or drought orders; and if he will list the companies.
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§ Mr. Heathcoat-AmoryMy Department has received 12 such applications this year from the following companies:
Company Number of applications East Surrey Water Plc 2 Mid Kent Water Company 2 Southern Water Services Ltd 5 West Kent Water Company 11 Yorkshire Water Services Ltd 22 1Withdrawn. 2Of which one withdrawn.