§ Mrs. Ann TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what is the total cost of employing the two consulting firms, Watson Hawksley and Rofe, Kennard and Lapworth, to assist the drinking water inspectorate by carrying out inspections of 17 water supply companies.
§ Mr. TrippierThe drinking water inspectorate is currently negotiating consultancy commissions for inspections beyond those already announced. For commercial reasons, it would not be appropriate to reveal costs while negotiations are proceeding.