How much has been spent on the installation of water meters in each of the last three years; and how many homes have been metered in those years.

How much has been spent on the installation of water meters in each of the last three years; and how many homes have been metered in those years.

Further to 1st December, Official Report, column 1324, what plans he has to introduce water metering in Northern Ireland.

Further to 1st December, Official Report, column 1324, what plans he has to introduce water metering in Northern Ireland.

What have been the financial costs of undertaking trials with compulsory water metering organised by his Department and OFWAT; what has been (a) the amount and (b) the proportion of the costs met from public funds and water charges; and what other trials with alternative water sewerage charging systems have...

What have been the financial costs of undertaking trials with compulsory water metering organised by his Department and OFWAT; what has been (a) the amount and (b) the proportion of the costs met from public funds and water charges; and what other trials with alternative water sewerage charging systems have...

What is his policy on the Director of OFWAT's statement that 33 per cent. of domestic households will be metered by 2015.

What is his policy on the Director of OFWAT's statement that 33 per cent. of domestic households will be metered by 2015.

How many disconnections there have been in the London Borough of Lewisham in the past 12 months; how many of these disconnections are attributable to water metering; and what is Thames Water Utilities' programme for water metering in Lewisham. - Including fact that data on disconnections by local authority district...

How many disconnections there have been in the London Borough of Lewisham in the past 12 months; how many of these disconnections are attributable to water metering; and what is Thames Water Utilities' programme for water metering in Lewisham. - Including fact that data on disconnections by local authority district...

What discussions he has held with the Water Services Association about charging systems for water and sewerage in England and Wales and similarly about the method of charges for water and sewerage in new and refurbished properties.

What discussions he has held with the Water Services Association about charging systems for water and sewerage in England and Wales and similarly about the method of charges for water and sewerage in new and refurbished properties.

If he will list those water and sewerage companies that have decided not to embark on a policy of installing meters in domestic properties on a compulsory basis and if he will list those water companies that have a policy of installing meters in domestic households against the wish of...

If he will list those water and sewerage companies that have decided not to embark on a policy of installing meters in domestic properties on a compulsory basis and if he will list those water companies that have a policy of installing meters in domestic households against the wish of...

What representations he has received on the subject of the future of water charges (a) in relation to meters, (b) using the council tax banding system and (c) exemptions for churches and other religious buildings.

What representations he has received on the subject of the future of water charges (a) in relation to meters, (b) using the council tax banding system and (c) exemptions for churches and other religious buildings.

The water industry. Thirteenth Opposition Day debate (second part). Motion negatived on division (257 to 291). Amendment agreed to on question.

The water industry. Thirteenth Opposition Day debate (second part). Motion negatived on division (257 to 291). Amendment agreed to on question.