Question reference: S3O-01239
- Asked by: Roseanna Cunningham, MSP for Perth, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 7 November 2007
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Current status: Answered by Stewart Stevenson on 15 November 2007
Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what direction is being given to Scottish Water regarding water rates and the application of rateable values.
Answer
The introduction ofmeasured charges for non-domestic water customers rather than charges related torateable values is being phased in over four years. To allow this, a programme ofmeter installation is underway for all currently un-metered non-household premiseswhere it is practicable to do so. The majority of meters should be installed byApril 2008, with the programme finally complete by April 2009.