HC Deb 14 June 1994 vol 244 c469W
Mr. Worthington

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the proposed method of charging and mechanics of payment for water and sewerage services if his local government reorganisation proposals are enacted.

Sir Hector Monro

It will be for the new water and sewerage authorities to determine water and sewerage charges and the mechanics of payment. These will be set within the framework laid down in the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Bill and will be subject to the scrutiny and approval of the new Customers Council.

Mr. Worthington

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland whether the 25 per cent. discount for single adult households will continue for water and sewerage services after local government reorganisation.

Sir Hector Monro

Levels of charge and decisions about discounts will be matters for the new water and sewerage authorities. Their charging schemes will be subject to consultation with and approval by the Customers Council.