§ Dr. HowellsTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales (1) by what percentage the price of water and water services for domestic customers has changed in Wales over the past five years, on a year-by-year basis; and what assessment he has made of the reasons for the changes. [18466]
(2) by what percentage the price of water and water services for commercial and industrial customers has changed in Wales over the past five years, on a year-by-year basis; and what assessment he has made to the reasons for the changes. [18372]
§ Mr. Gwilym JonesThe yearly average percentage increases in water and sewerage charges to household customers in Wales served by Dwr Cymru Cyfyngedig are as follows:
Financial year Annual percentage increase 1991–92 15.92 1992–93 8.11 1993–94 9.41 1994–95 9.45 1995–96 3.25 Source:
Office of Water Services.
Meaningful average increase figures are not available for commercial and industrial customers as the average commercial customer and average commercial use can change significantly from year to year.
Sample bills for non-household customers are provided in Ofwat's report on tariff structure and charges, a copy of which is in the Library of the House.