§ Mr. HancockTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions what assessment he has made of the impact of capital investment restrictions on the amount of finance water companies put into the upgrading of waste water treatment facilities. [28647]
§ Angela EagleWe do not place restrictions on capital investment by the private sector water companies in England and Wales. In setting price limits, the Director General of Water Services takes account of the needs of water companies to finance the investment necessary to meet required standards, including standards for waste water treatment.