Torbay MP Adrian Sanders has welcomed the response of water Minister Huw Irranca-Davies to his debate in the House of Commons yesterday on South West Water charges.
South West customers have faced higher water bills than the rest of the UK ever since the water industry was privatised in 1989.
The Minister promised to consult on proposals to raise a levy on other water companies to equalise bills, or to provide tax funded assistance. The disparity in bills stems from the need for South West Water to improve infrastructure for a third of the country’s coastline but only having the revenue from 3% of the UK’s water customers.
The Minister also promised a meeting with Gordon Brown in the near future to resolve the issue.
Adrian said, “Liberal Democrat and Labour MPs from the far South West have been standing up our area by pressing for fairer charges and finally the Prime Minister has responded to the injustice facing thousands of customers. I am hopeful that a long term solution can be found.”
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