§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how many representations he has received to his consultation paper "Using Water Wisely" to date; and how many of these representations have expressed opposition to a United Kingdom water metering scheme.
§ Mr. MacleanWe have received 343 responses to the consultation paper. Forty-eight respondents indicated opposition to metering. It is for each company to decide the method of charging its customers.