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Ms Armstrong
To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment what discussions he has had with the private utilities in respect of pricing structure with special reference to the balance between standing charges and unit costs. [35477]
Mr. Clappison
None. So far as the water industry is concerned, this is a matter for the Director General of Water Services and the water companies.