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Written question asked by Baroness Byford (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Rooker (Labour) on Thursday, 26 October 2006.


Water Supply

Question
Further to the remarks by the Lord Rooker on 13 October (Official Report, col. 519), howthe pilot study in the south-west will assist in the payment of water bills if there is no change to the position where water can be supplied only on a limited basis to those who refuse to pay their bill.
Answer

The south-west pilot study is looking at how benefit entitlement checks, switching to meters and water efficiency measures could help low income households with their water bills. There are no plans to change the legislation prohibiting the disconnection or limiting of water supplies of customers for non-payment of bills.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
685 c264WA; 7802
Session
2005-06
Related items
Water Management: S&T Report
Friday, 13 October 2006
Proceeding contributions
House of Lords
Subjects
Billing Disconnections Pilot schemes Low incomes Non-payment Water charges Water supply South West
Link
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