asked Her Majesty's Government:
Why they have delayed consideration of the Water and Sewerage Services (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 by a Grand Committee; and when it will be debated.[HL7774]
The timetable for the passage of the Water and Sewerage Services (NI) Order 2006 has been adjusted to allow the judicial review brought by the Consumer Council to be concluded before the parliamentary debates. These debates are now expected to take place after 15 November 2006.