Michael Howard discusses water prices

Title

Michael Howard discusses water prices

Genre

Interview

TX Date

7 Feb 1989

Year of production

1989

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Duration

00:02:08

Description

Minister for Water Michael Howard says he may take steps to ensure private water companies don’t increase their charges by more than ten percent. He speaks after meeting two representatives of the Water Companies Association who told him companies want to put up their bills by up to 50 percent before the water industry is privatised. After privatisation the government can control their prices. Female interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Michael Howard

Keywords

Water supply; Privatization; Prices legislation; Water companies

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