Written question asked by Peter Ainsworth (Conservative) on Monday, 2 February 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 February 2004. It was answered by Tony Blair (Labour) on Monday, 9 February 2004 on behalf of the Prime Minister.

Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Prime Minister, what (a) discussions and (b) correspondence he has had with the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs regarding the periodic review of water pricing, with particular reference to the cost of environmental measures. - Including ref to exemption 2 of the code of practice on access to Government information.

Answer: Mr. Peter Ainsworth: To ask the Prime Minister what (a) discussions and (b) correspondence he has had with the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs regarding the periodic review of water pricing, with particular reference to the cost of environmental measures. [152971] The Prime Minister: I have regular meetings and discussions with ministerial colleagues and others on a wide range of subjects and will continue to do so. As with previous Administrations, it is not my practice to provide details of confidential discussions, under exemption 2 of the code of practice on access to Government information.

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