If he will list the executive non-departmental public bodies sponsored by the Office of Water Services which are subject to (a) investigation by the Parliamentary Commissioner, (b) scrutiny by the Audit Commission, (c) scrutiny by the National Audit Office, (d) statutory provisions for open government, (e) performance indicators and (f)...

If he will list the executive non-departmental public bodies sponsored by the Office of Water Services which are subject to (a) investigation by the Parliamentary Commissioner, (b) scrutiny by the Audit Commission, (c) scrutiny by the National Audit Office, (d) statutory provisions for open government, (e) performance indicators and (f)...

Which of the advisory non-departmental public bodies sponsored by the Office of Water Services (a) have a statutory base, (b) publish their advice to government, (c) publish an annual report and (d) lay an annual report before Parliament; and if he will indicate in each instance whether this is under...

Which of the advisory non-departmental public bodies sponsored by the Office of Water Services (a) have a statutory base, (b) publish their advice to government, (c) publish an annual report and (d) lay an annual report before Parliament; and if he will indicate in each instance whether this is under...

If he will list those of the Office of Water Services advisory non-departmental public bodies which the Government is required to (a) consult prior to legislative proposals and (b) publish its response to advice from. - None.

If he will list those of the Office of Water Services advisory non-departmental public bodies which the Government is required to (a) consult prior to legislative proposals and (b) publish its response to advice from. - None.

Which of the executive non-departmental public bodies sponsored by the Office of Water Services publish (a) annual reports, (b) annual accounts, (c) the minutes of meetings, (d) the agendas of meetings and (e) a register of Members' interests; and if this is in each case (i) under a statutory requirement...

Which of the executive non-departmental public bodies sponsored by the Office of Water Services publish (a) annual reports, (b) annual accounts, (c) the minutes of meetings, (d) the agendas of meetings and (e) a register of Members' interests; and if this is in each case (i) under a statutory requirement...

What independent means of verification will be available to ensure that water undertakers (a) maintain the pressure standard and (b) pay £25 to customers who do not receive this service standard as set out in the Water Supply and Sewerage Services (Customer Service Standards) (Amendment) Regulations 1996. - Including figures.

What independent means of verification will be available to ensure that water undertakers (a) maintain the pressure standard and (b) pay £25 to customers who do not receive this service standard as set out in the Water Supply and Sewerage Services (Customer Service Standards) (Amendment) Regulations 1996. - Including figures.

If he will list the items in the water companies' July returns to Ofwat which are not being made publicly available. - Ref to Appendix B of Ofwat's "A guide to the 1996 July returns for the water industry in England and Wales", copy in Lib. (Holding answer 13 January...

If he will list the items in the water companies' July returns to Ofwat which are not being made publicly available. - Ref to Appendix B of Ofwat's "A guide to the 1996 July returns for the water industry in England and Wales", copy in Lib. (Holding answer 13 January...

What assessment he has made of the leakage targets submitted to OFWAT by the water companies; and what legislation governs the introduction of mandatory leakage targets for the water companies if the leakage targets submitted to OFWAT are judged insufficient.

What assessment he has made of the leakage targets submitted to OFWAT by the water companies; and what legislation governs the introduction of mandatory leakage targets for the water companies if the leakage targets submitted to OFWAT are judged insufficient.

By how much OFWAT has exceeded its budget in (a) the current year, (b) last year and (c) the previous year. - Figs not given. Inc ref to 284 c346-8W.

By how much OFWAT has exceeded its budget in (a) the current year, (b) last year and (c) the previous year. - Figs not given. Inc ref to 284 c346-8W.

If he will make arrangements for the water efficiency plans to be (a) made publicly available to honourable Members and (b) placed in the Library; what consultation has taken place with consumer, industry and environmental bodies during the compilation of the water efficiency plans; if he will list the water...

If he will make arrangements for the water efficiency plans to be (a) made publicly available to honourable Members and (b) placed in the Library; what consultation has taken place with consumer, industry and environmental bodies during the compilation of the water efficiency plans; if he will list the water...

If the executive non-departmental public bodies sponsored by the Office of Water Supplies publish (a) annual reports, (b) annual accounts, (c) the minutes of meetings, (d) the agendas of meetings and (e) a register of members' interests; and if he will indicate in each instance whether this is (i) under...

If the executive non-departmental public bodies sponsored by the Office of Water Supplies publish (a) annual reports, (b) annual accounts, (c) the minutes of meetings, (d) the agendas of meetings and (e) a register of members' interests; and if he will indicate in each instance whether this is (i) under...

If the OFWAT National Customer Council (a) holds public meetings, (b) conducts public consultation exercises, (c) conducts consultation exercises with outside interests, (d) publishes a register of members' interests, (e) publishes agendas for meetings and (f) publishes the minutes of meetings; and if in each case this is (i) under...

If the OFWAT National Customer Council (a) holds public meetings, (b) conducts public consultation exercises, (c) conducts consultation exercises with outside interests, (d) publishes a register of members' interests, (e) publishes agendas for meetings and (f) publishes the minutes of meetings; and if in each case this is (i) under...

What guidance he proposes to give to OFWAT with regard to the implications of the Habitats Directive to review licences and consent which could damage special protection areas and special areas of conservation; and how this will be reflected in its next price review.

What guidance he proposes to give to OFWAT with regard to the implications of the Habitats Directive to review licences and consent which could damage special protection areas and special areas of conservation; and how this will be reflected in its next price review.

What duty there is on OFWAT to further nature conservation.

What duty there is on OFWAT to further nature conservation.

What discussions he has had with Ofwat in respect of changes to the regulatory regime to take account of recent profit and dividend announcements by the water companies.

What discussions he has had with Ofwat in respect of changes to the regulatory regime to take account of recent profit and dividend announcements by the water companies.

On what dates in the last year he, other Ministerial colleagues or officials have met (a) representatives of Yorkshire Water and (b) the Director of OFWAT or OFWAT officials to discuss matters relating to Yorkshire Water; how many representations and on what dates he has received from Ofwat over the...

On what dates in the last year he, other Ministerial colleagues or officials have met (a) representatives of Yorkshire Water and (b) the Director of OFWAT or OFWAT officials to discuss matters relating to Yorkshire Water; how many representations and on what dates he has received from Ofwat over the...

What alternative courses of action from those detailed in Water Conservation: Government Action were considered in any environmental appraisal undertaken by his Department; if "Water Conservation: Government Action" was subject to, and modified on account of an environmental appraisal using the guidance in "Policy Appraisal and the Environment"; and if...

What alternative courses of action from those detailed in Water Conservation: Government Action were considered in any environmental appraisal undertaken by his Department; if "Water Conservation: Government Action" was subject to, and modified on account of an environmental appraisal using the guidance in "Policy Appraisal and the Environment"; and if...

What has the number of (a) written and (b) telephone complaints made to OFWAT regional committees in each of the five years from 1990 to 1995. - Inc ref to annual reports of the committees and Office of Water Services' Review of companies complaints procedures, in Library.

What has the number of (a) written and (b) telephone complaints made to OFWAT regional committees in each of the five years from 1990 to 1995. - Inc ref to annual reports of the committees and Office of Water Services' Review of companies complaints procedures, in Library.

What plans he has to review the scope of the statutory responsibilities of OFWAT. (Failed OPQ)

What plans he has to review the scope of the statutory responsibilities of OFWAT. (Failed OPQ)

What are the criteria used to determine the salary of the Director-General of OFWAT.

What are the criteria used to determine the salary of the Director-General of OFWAT.

What is the current salary of the Director-General of OFWAT; and what has been the salary for this post since 1990. - Ref to 263 c17W.

What is the current salary of the Director-General of OFWAT; and what has been the salary for this post since 1990. - Ref to 263 c17W.