§ Mr. BakerTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what plans he has to allow water companies to base their charges on the council tax banding of a dwelling; and if he will make a statement. [3417]
§ Angela Eagle[holding answer 18 June 1997]: As the Deputy Prime Minister announced at the recent Water Summit, the Government is to review the system of charging for water. Among other issues this review will consider alternative bases of charging, including the use of council tax bands.