Written question asked by Caroline Spelman (Conservative) on Monday, 5 February 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 7 February 2007. It was answered by David Cairns (Labour) on Tuesday, 20 March 2007 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Water: Meters

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what steps the Northern Ireland Administration is taking to provide the option of water metering for households that wish to opt in to a meter.

Answer: As the first steps in a managed, long-term transition to widespread metering, from 1 April 2007 meters will be installed on all new connections (new build properties and first time connections); and, all consumers aged 60 years or over will be able to apply for a meter. Information packs, including how to apply for a meter, are currently being circulated to all households in Northern Ireland.This phased approach will be reviewed within two years when decisions will be taken about extending the metering option to further groups of consumers.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 458 c894W; 119565
Session: 2006-07
Related items: Water Charges
Tuesday, 8 May 2007
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Northern Ireland Meters Water Water charges
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk