Written question asked by Nadine Dorries (Conservative) on Friday, 7 October 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 October 2005. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Tuesday, 11 October 2005 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

---

Sewers and Drains

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs pursuant to the answer of 7 April 2005, Official Report, column 1672W, on sewers and drains, when the Government intends to publish a decision paper on proposals to transfer ownership of private sewers and lateral drains from property owners to local water companies; and if she will make a statement.