Written question asked by Brian H Donohoe (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 December 1996. It was answered by George Kynoch (Conservative) on Tuesday, 10 December 1996 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

Question: How much has been spent to date on the establishment and operating costs of the Scottish Water and Sewerage Customers Council; and how much will be spent on the Council's operation during the current financial year. - Includes figures.

Answer: Mr. Donohoe: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how much has been spent to date on the establishment and operating costs of the Scottish water and sewerage customers council; and how much will be spent on the council's operation during the current financial year. [7428] Mr. Kynoch: During the period up to 31 March 1996 the establishment and operating costs were £239,000. In the present financial year 1996-97, the council has a budget of £1.2 million which is wholly funded by a levy on the water and sewerage authorities.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 7428; 287 c155W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Consumers Expenditure Protection Water Utilities Operating costs Scottish Water and Sewerage Customers Council
Contains statistics: Yes