Written question asked by Derek Wyatt (Labour) on Wednesday, 31 October 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 9 November 2001. It was answered by Michael Meacher (Labour) on Friday, 9 November 2001 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

Dept for Environment Food and Rural Affairs

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will conduct an inquiry into Southern Water Services Ltd supplies to Fulston Manor and Highsted grammar schools since November 1999. - (Holding answer 5 November 2001).

Answer: Mr. Wyatt: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs if she will conduct an inquiry into Southern Water Services Ltd. supplies to Fulston Manor and Higham grammar schools since November 1999. [12423] Mr. Meacher: [holding answer 5 November 2001]: Any customer who has a complaint against a water undertaker should refer it to the Ofwat Customer Services Committee for the appropriate region, although I understand that the problems at Fulston Manor and Higham grammar schools relate not to the supply of water to the premises by Southern Water, but to pipes within the premises, which are the responsibility of the customer.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 374 c449W; 12423
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Complaints Ofwat Schools Water supply Water companies Southern Water Plumbing
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk