The possibility of increased competition in the water industry has been the subject of two recent public consultations:Managing Change in the Water Industry - A Consultation Paper was published on 15 June 2000 and included a discussion of the scope for competition to develop in the water industry in Scotland.The Water Services Bill - The Executive's Proposals was published on 23 March 2001, and included proposals for a legislative framework that would safeguard public health, environment protection and social objectives in a competitive environment.I refer the member to the answer given to question S1W-24221, which explained that further consideration of the issues surrounding a legislative framework needed to be undertaken.