HC Deb 17 May 1994 vol 243 c386W
Mrs. Helen Jackson

To ask the President of the Board of Trade what representations he has had about the appointment and dismissals undertaken by the Director General of Ofwat.

Mr. McLoughlin

Under Section 28 of the Water Industry Act 1991, the Director General of Water Services is required to consult the Secretary of State about the appointment of chairmen of the customer service committees. In this connection, my right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Trade, has received a number of representations concerning the expiry of the appointment of the chairman of the Yorkshire committee in February 1994.