§ Mr. PikeTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what was the average water bill in each household by region for 1996–97; what were the equivalent figures in each of the last five years; and what have been the percentage changes in each case. [24928]
§ Mr. ClappisonThe following table provides details of the average unmeasured household water and sewerage bill for the 10 privatised water and sewerage companies for 1996–97 and the equivalent figures for each year from 1991–92 to 1995–96. The figures in brackets show the annual percentage change.
§ Ms RuddockTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how many staff are employed within the environment protection strategy and Europe division of his Department. [25625]
§ Mr. ClappisonThe staff in post on 1 April 1996 within the environment protection strategy and Europe division was 27.