§ Mr. Simon HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what statutory powers the Director General of the Office of Water Services has in respect of water shortages; when he expects to receive the report of his Department's investigation into water shortages; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MacleanMy Department will be issuing a consultation paper on water conservation before the summer recess. Among other things this will discuss the role in that context of the Director General of Water Services. The statutory responsibility for water resources management belongs to the National Rivers Authority.