HC Deb 16 January 1998 vol 304 c333W
Mr. Peter Robinson

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what plans he has to(a) privatise and (b) alter the present organisational structure of the water service in Northern Ireland. [22756]

Mr. Paul Murphy

No decisions have been taken on the future organisational arrangements for the provision of water and sewerage services in Northern Ireland. The options are currently under review and it is hoped to publish a consultation paper early in 1998.