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Written question asked by Helen Jackson (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 January 1997. It was answered by James Clappison (Conservative) on Monday, 20 January 1997 on behalf of the Department of the Environment.


Dept of the Environment

Question
How much has been spent by his Department and the regulator on consultancy advice on the feasibility of extending competition in the water industry. - Inc fig.
Answer

Mrs. Jackson: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how much has been spent by his Department and the regulator on consultancy advice on the feasibility of extending competition in the water industry. [11050] Mr. Clappison: The Department and Ofwat jointly funded a report on the hydraulic, network and quality issues raised by common carriage at a cost of £21,150.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
11050; 288 c442W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Competition Consultants Water Utilities
Contains statistics
Yes