§ 17. Mr. WrayTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he expects to come to firm decisions on his plans to privatise or franchise Scottish water.
§ Sir Hector MonroMy right hon. Friend will take a decision on the future of water and sewerage services only after all responses to the consultation have been carefully considered. None of the options contained in the consultation paper has been ruled out.
§ 30. Mr. WelshTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many representations he has received to the consultation document on water and sewerage sources which were(a) opposed to privatisation/franchising and (b) in favour of full-scale privatisation/franchising; and if he will make a statement.
§ Sir Hector MonroWe are still analysing the many responses to the consultation paper and do not therefore have the figures requested by the hon. Member.