Water Regulations Advisory Committee (Hansard, 17 July 1996)

The Minister of State, Department of the Environment (Earl Ferrers)

Professor John Swaffield of Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh, has accepted the invitation of my honourable friend the Minister of State for Planning, Construction and Energy Efficiency to chair the Water Regulations Advisory Committee. My honourable friend has formally appointed Professor Swaffield and 10 members of the committee, whose names appear below.

The committee's terms of reference are to advise the Secretary of State for the Environment on the requirements of plumbing installations and fittings which should be included in water regulations made under powers in Section 74 of the Water Industry Act 1991 and on other technical matters connected with the regulations.

The regulations will deal with contamination, waste, undue consumption and misuse of water in premises. As part of its remit, the committee will also consider the requirements for water usage by fittings and appliances. This will include advice on such things as WC flush volumes and water used by washing machines and dishwashers.

Membership of the Water Regulations Advisory Committee

Chairman:

Prof. J. A. Swaffield

Members:

Mr. J. A. Andrew
Mrs. B. M. Bickley
Mr. S. B. Butler
Mr. R. F. Clayton
Mr. P. Crane
Dr. J. Hall
Mr. P. W. Herbertson
Mr. G. Marsh
Mr. J. Roy
Mr. M. A. Rymill