asked Her Majesty's Government:

What amount was required by central government to be added to council rates in Northern Ireland in 1998, 1999 and 2000; and what proportion of council rates paid was used to support the supply of water in each year. [HL612]

The district rate is determined solely by the relevant district council.

As water is a central government service, no element of the district rate was used to support the supply of water in any of the years quoted.