Written question asked by Helen Jackson (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 12 November 1996. It was answered by James Clappison (Conservative) on Tuesday, 12 November 1996 on behalf of the Department of the Environment.

Dept of the Environment

Question: By how much OFWAT has exceeded its budget in (a) the current year, (b) last year and (c) the previous year. - Figs not given. Inc ref to 284 c346-8W.

Answer: Mrs. Helen Jackson: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment by how much Ofwat has exceeded its budget in (a) the current year, (b) last year and (c) the previous year. [3110] Mr Clappison: Ofwat did not exceed its budget in 1994-95. Regarding expenditure in 1995-96 and 1996-97, I refer the hon. Member to paragraphs 5 and 11 of my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State's answer of Monday 4 November 1996, Official Report, columns 346-48, to my hon. Friend the Member for Cheadle (Mr. Day).

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