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Written question asked by Linda Gilroy (Labour) on Friday, 14 November 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 19 November 2008. It was answered by Jane Kennedy (Labour) on Monday, 24 November 2008 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.


Water: Meters

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what plans he has to encourage the introduction of smart water meters.
Answer

[holding answer 19 November 2008]: An independent review of charging and metering for water and sewerage services is currently under way. It will look in particular at social, economic and environmental concerns, including the costs and benefits of metering and smart metering. The interim conclusions are expected in spring 2009.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
483 c857W; 237308
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Meters Water
Link
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