What instructions he has given to local authorities, concerning features to be incorporated in provision of new domestic water supplies, with a view to future adaptation for metering.

What instructions he has given to local authorities, concerning features to be incorporated in provision of new domestic water supplies, with a view to future adaptation for metering.

How many domestic properties in each region had a volumetric meter installed on 1st October. - Director General of Water Services as information on extent of metering for water.

How many domestic properties in each region had a volumetric meter installed on 1st October. - Director General of Water Services as information on extent of metering for water.

What research his Consumer Affairs Division has carried out in to the costs to consumers resulting from estimation of quarterly fuel and power bills by the companies.

What research his Consumer Affairs Division has carried out in to the costs to consumers resulting from estimation of quarterly fuel and power bills by the companies.

What representations he has received regarding fuel and power companies reading meters annually only, estimating the intervening bills.

What representations he has received regarding fuel and power companies reading meters annually only, estimating the intervening bills.

With which water companies OFWAT has had discussions over the installation of pre-payment devices. - This is a matter for Director General of Water Services.

With which water companies OFWAT has had discussions over the installation of pre-payment devices. - This is a matter for Director General of Water Services.

How many reported instances of self-disconnections there have been in the prepayment metering trial being undertaken by Severn Trent Water Authority. - Inc figure.

How many reported instances of self-disconnections there have been in the prepayment metering trial being undertaken by Severn Trent Water Authority. - Inc figure.

How many and which water companies have installed pre-payment meters in the last six months. - Inc list.

How many and which water companies have installed pre-payment meters in the last six months. - Inc list.

What system exists for persons wishing to appeal against the level of water rates or water charges in respect of a property to do so to an independent tribunal or court.

What system exists for persons wishing to appeal against the level of water rates or water charges in respect of a property to do so to an independent tribunal or court.

What discussions he has held with the Director General of OFWAT on the issue of compulsory water metering. (Failed OPQ)

What discussions he has held with the Director General of OFWAT on the issue of compulsory water metering. (Failed OPQ)

When he expects to publish the results of the National Water Metering Trials. - Interim report covering installation phase of national water metering trials published by water industry in 1989 & 1990. Final report covering other aspects will be published shortly (copies will be placed in Library).

When he expects to publish the results of the National Water Metering Trials. - Interim report covering installation phase of national water metering trials published by water industry in 1989 & 1990. Final report covering other aspects will be published shortly (copies will be placed in Library).

What were the metered water charges imposed by Strathclyde Regional Council for each year from 1989-90 to 1993-94. - Table given.

What were the metered water charges imposed by Strathclyde Regional Council for each year from 1989-90 to 1993-94. - Table given.

Water (Domestic Disconnections). Ten minute rule motion for leave to introduce a Bill (Bill 194). Agreed to on question.

Water (Domestic Disconnections). Ten minute rule motion for leave to introduce a Bill (Bill 194). Agreed to on question.

If he intends to introduce domestic water meter trials in any areas of Northern Ireland prior to the Government's privatisation of water services. (Failed OPQ).

If he intends to introduce domestic water meter trials in any areas of Northern Ireland prior to the Government's privatisation of water services. (Failed OPQ).

What information is held by OFWAT as to the percentage of domestic houses that have a water meter installed, region by region, at the most recent date for which information is available and the same date 12 months previously. - Inc fact that info is not available by region &...

What information is held by OFWAT as to the percentage of domestic houses that have a water meter installed, region by region, at the most recent date for which information is available and the same date 12 months previously. - Inc fact that info is not available by region &...

If he will list, by water company area, the numbers and percentage of households with domestic water meters; and what the equivalent figures were for (a) 1979, (b) 1983 and (c) 1987. - Inc table for 1993 & fact that similar information for earlier years is not available centrally (Holding...

If he will list, by water company area, the numbers and percentage of households with domestic water meters; and what the equivalent figures were for (a) 1979, (b) 1983 and (c) 1987. - Inc table for 1993 & fact that similar information for earlier years is not available centrally (Holding...

If he will list the number of domestic pre-payment water meters installed in each water company area. - Inc table (Holding answer 1 Apr 1993).

If he will list the number of domestic pre-payment water meters installed in each water company area. - Inc table (Holding answer 1 Apr 1993).

How many domestic water customers in each of the last five years have been charged by meter; and how many such customers in each year have had their supply disconnected for non-payment of water bills. - Inc figures.

How many domestic water customers in each of the last five years have been charged by meter; and how many such customers in each year have had their supply disconnected for non-payment of water bills. - Inc figures.