§ 30. Mr. CanavanTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he now expects to make a statement on his policy on the future of the water industry in Scotland.
§ Sir Hector MonroA decision on the future structure of water and sewerage services will be made when responses to the consultation have been fully considered. My right hon. Friend will make a statement in due course.
§ 32. Mr. WelshTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many of the submissions he has received to his consultation document on water and sewerage have been from the 10 regional water companies in England and Wales; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir Hector MonroI refer the hon. Member to the reply that I gave him on 22 March,Official Report, column 474.