§ Mr. WelshTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what(a) consultations and (b) meetings have taken place between representatives of (i) OFWAT, (ii) the National Rivers Authority and (iii) other bodies relevant to water and his Department in 1992; and if he will list the dates and locations of the discussions.
§ Sir Hector MonroNo departmental meetings have taken place with representatives of OFWAT during 1992. Many circulars and reports prepared by OFWAT are sent for information to the Scottish Office and contact with officials is sometimes necessary to seek clarification or further information on these. Consultations and meetings with N RA officials and the many other bodies concerned with water take place frequently in the course of normal business. It is not practicable to list dates and locations of all such contacts.