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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Lady Hermon (Ulster Unionist Party). It was answered on Tuesday, 12 December 2006 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Grand Committee.


Northern Ireland Water Ltd

Question
It is a pleasure to sit under your chairmanship this afternoon, Sir Alan. Can the Minister, without the use of any weasel words, rule out categorically any plan by the Government to privatise water or sewerage services in Northern Ireland?
Answer

I can rule that out without any weasel words if that satisfies the hon. Lady. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has made it absolutely clear that that is not what we are intending to do. What a devolved Administration would do thereafter would, of course, be a matter for them.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
NIGC c4 
Session
2006-07
Oral question type
Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons Grand Committees
Subjects
Business plans Northern Ireland Water