Written question asked by Lord Wallace of Tankerness (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 26 November 1996. It was answered by Lord Forsyth of Drumlean (Conservative) on Tuesday, 26 November 1996 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

Question: What is the expected level of capital expenditure by the North of Scotland Water Authority on (a) sewerage works and (b) water scheme works in 1996-97 and 1997-98 in (i) Orkney and (ii) Shetland. - Table given. (Holding answer 25 November 1996).

Answer: Mr. Wallace: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the expected level of capital expenditure by the North of Scotland Water Authority on (a) sewerage works and (b) water scheme works in 1996-97 and 1997-98 in (i) Orkney and (ii) Shetland. [5976] Mr. Forsyth: [holding answer 25 November 1996]: The expected level of capital expenditure in Orkney and in Shetland on sewerage works and water scheme works in 1996-97 is: £ million _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Sewerage Water Orkney 1.25 3.15 Shetland 1.5 1.0 _________________________________________________________________________________________________. The programme for 1997-98 has not yet been finalised.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 5976; 286 c165W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Capital investment Water Sewage Utilities Water treatment Shetland Orkney North of Scotland Water Authority
Contains statistics: Yes