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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by David Lidington (Conservative). It was answered on Tuesday, 12 December 2006 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Grand Committee.


Northern Ireland Water Ltd

Question
Can the Minister confirm the assurances given by Lord Rooker yesterday in the House of Lords, including his pledge that, subject to those details that are commercially confidential being withheld, the GOCO would make available as much information as possible about its business plan in advance of Ministers signing it off? Can she also confirm the pledge that the regulator will on 1 April next year gain full powers, including powers to prevent the disposal of assets, including land, if the regulator so decides?
Answer

Yes, I can confirm the undertakings and assurances that my noble Friend gave in the other place yesterday.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
NIGC c4-5 
Session
2006-07
Oral question type
Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons Grand Committees
Subjects
Business plans Northern Ireland Water