Written question asked by Lord Kennedy of Southwark (Labour), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord De Mauley (Conservative) on Tuesday, 26 April 2011.

Water Supply: Pipe Leakage

Question: To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Henley on 4 April (WA 341–2), what was the date of the last meeting with the water companies at which the Minister for Natural Environment and Fisheries discussed progress on leakage rates.

Answer: Both the Secretary of State and the Minister for Natural Environment and Fisheries met the water companies and Water UK, which represents the industry, in September 2010 to discuss a variety of issues. Progress on leakage rates was not discussed at that meeting. The Minister for Natural Environment and Fisheries meets individual water companies from time to time to discuss matters of common interest, including leakage rates. The last of these meetings was on 3 March.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 8520; 727 c113WA
Session: 2010-12
Related items: Water Supply: Pipe Leakage
Monday, 4 April 2011
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects: Water supply Repairs and maintenance Water companies
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk