Mr. William O'BrienTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what has been the full cost of the asset management plan for the water service in Northern Ireland; what has been the cost of the appointment of private consultants; and when the plan is expected to be completed.
§ Mr. AtkinsThe full cost of the Water Executive's asset management plan to date has been £2.27 million. Of this, some £0.74 million has been paid to the AMP consultants. It is expected that the present phase of the asset management plan will be completed by March 1994.