Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 21 November 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 27 November 2002. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Wednesday, 27 November 2002 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, what percentage of domestic customers it is estimated rely on lead pipes for connections to company supplies of drinking water.

Answer: Norman Baker: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what percentage of domestic customers it is estimated rely on lead pipes for connections to company supplies of drinking water. [83381] Mr. Morley: In England and Wales, there are an estimated 21 million properties. Information provided by water companies recently indicates an estimated total of some 7.5 million lead communication pipes connecting properties to water mains.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 83381; 395 c281W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Housing Drinking water Lead Standards Water Water supply Water companies Plumbing
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk