§ Mr. McAllionTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list the number of water supply disconnections in each of the past five years for each regional and island council area.
§ Sir Hector Monro[holding answer 23 June 1992]: Water supplies to domestic consumers in Scotland may be disconnected only for short-term operational reasons, for example, to undertake repairs, make connections or plumbing alterations. Supplies to non-domestic consumers may also be disconnected for other reasons, including those arising from non-payment of water charges. Information on the number of disconnections is not held centrally.