§ Mr. NellistTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what is his role under the Water Act 1989 in respect of the discretion which may be exercised by water companies to offer connections at a reduced infrastructure charge in respect of housing associations; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BaldryMy right hon. Friend has no role. It is for individual companies to decide what charge, if any, to impose in individual cases, subject to complying with section 79 of the Water Act 1989 and the requirements of, and the limits imposed by, condition C of their instruments of appointment.