§ Mr. SpellarTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland when he expects to make an announcement on the options for water charging.
§ Mr. MossOptions for new charging arrangements for water and sewerage services in Northern Ireland are still being examined. I intend to publish a policy document in advance of the introduction of new arrangements and I will make an announcement at that time.
§ Mr. SpellarTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what are his estimates of water leakage from the water supply system.
§ Mr. MossThe latest estimate for overall leakage is 28 per cent., of which approximately one third occurs within consumers' premises.