HC Deb 26 June 1997 vol 296 c594W
Mr. Pike

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what representations he has received regarding water charges for single people living alone; and if he will make a statement. [5092]

Angela Eagle

My Department has received a number of representations about discounts on water charges for single occupiers. This issue will be considered as part of the review of the water charging system which the Government announced at the recent Water Summit.