asked the Secretary of State for Wales what are the anticipated administration costs of the Welsh National Water Development Authority in 1975–76; and what they were in 1974–75.

I am informed that the authority will be identifying these costs in its annual accounts, which will not be available for some months. The authority may, however, be able to help the hon. Member if he will write to it direct.

asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many staff are currently employed by the Welsh National Water Development Authority in its various divisions.

I understand that on 31st March 1975 the Welsh National Water Development Authority employed 1,111 staff in its river divisions; 2,889 in its water divisions; 925 in its sewage divisions: and 120 staff at its head-quarters.