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Written question asked by David Drew (Labour) on Wednesday, 8 December 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 10 January 2005. It was answered by Elliot Morley (Labour) on Monday, 10 January 2005 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, when it was decided to announce an inquiry into Ofwat's performance on its recommendations on price limits for water and sewerage for England and Wales; and if she will list representations she received on the matter; what criteria were used in the selection process of John Baker as the Chairman of the Ofwat review on its recommendations on price limits for water sewerage.
Answer

Mr. Drew: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (1) when it was decided to announce an inquiry into Ofwat's performance on its recommendations on price limits for water and sewerage for England and Wales; and if she will list representations she received on the matter; [204539] (2) what criteria were used in the selection process of John Baker as the Chairman of the Ofwat review on its recommendations on price limits for water sewerage. [204549] Mr. Morley: There will be no inquiry into Ofwat's conduct of the price review. However, Ofwat indicated to the EFRA committee in October its intention to review the way in which it carried out its two-year review of price limits for the water and sewerage companies in England and Wales. The steering group conducting this review will be chaired by John Baker, a non-executive advisory director of Ofwat. The Director General of Water Services appointed the Chairman of this inquiry. I have received no representations about Ofwat's review.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
429 c175-6W; 204539;204549
Session
2004-05
Related items
Subjects
Ofwat Public appointments Prices Water charges Reviews
Link
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