§ Mr. DonohoeTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when the West of Scotland water authority's right of appeal against the refusal of planning permission by Kyle and district council for a new sewage treatment works at Greenan lapses. [7423]
§ Mr. KynochThe West of Scotland water authority has already exercised its right to appeal against the refusal of planning permission. The case has been sited until 25 February to allow both parties to seek to reach a compromise over planning permission. If no agreement seems in prospect, and the appeal is not withdrawn, the matter will go to a public local inquiry and determination by the Secretary of State.
§ Mr. DonohoeTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he expects the West of Scotland water authority to make a final decision on the Ayr sewerage scheme. [7425]
§ Mr. KynochThe West of Scotland water authority will meet on Friday 13 December when consideration will be given to the outcome of a detailed review of the options for treating the sewage collected from Ayr.
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§ Mr. DonohoeTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many complaints have been lodged to date with the Scottish water and sewerage customers council. [7429]
§ Mr. KynochThe Scottish Water and Sewerage Customers Council had received 171 complaints to Monday 2 December 1996.
§ Mr. DonohoeTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how much has been spent to date on the establishment and operating costs of the Scottish water and sewerage customers council; and how much will be spent on the council's operation during the current financial year. [7428]
§ Mr. KynochDuring the period up to 31 March 1996 the establishment and operating costs were £239,000. In the present financial year 1996–97, the council has a budget of £1.2 million which is wholly funded by a levy on the water and sewerage authorities.