HC Deb 21 July 1993 vol 229 c264W
Mr. Michael Bates

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what are the latest annual running costs for which figures are available for(a) the National Rivers Authority, (b) the drinking water inspectorate, (c) Her Majesty's inspectorate of pollution and (d) Ofwat.

Mr. Yeo

The costs are broadly as follows:

1992–93 Total revenue costs (£ million)
National Rivers Authority 283.6
The drinking water inspectorate 1.3
Her Majesty's inspectorate of pollution 14.5
Ofwat 6.7

Further details can be found in the annual reports and accounts of NRA, HMIP and Ofwat.