Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Oral Answers to Questions – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 12 May 1980.
Mrs Sally Oppenheim
, Gloucester
12:00,
12 May 1980
Yes, Sir. Because there is widespread consumer concern about the charges levied by water authorities it would, I believe, be appropriate for the Monopolies and Mergers Commission to examine their costs and efficiency. I therefore made an announcement on 29 April that the Severn-Trent water authority will be among future references to the Commission.