Water Deal is Good News for Banff & Buchan Says Stevenson

Banff & Buchan MSP Stewart Stevenson has welcomed news that water charge increases will be below the rate of inflation. Scottish Water have confirmed that the average water bill for households across Scotland in 2008/2009 will be limited to a below inflation increase [1].

Mr Stevenson claims that this announcement combined with the SNP's Council Tax freeze is good news for people in Banff & Buchan who will be paying less of their money in council tax and water bills under an SNP Government than if the Liberal/Labour Executive were still in power.

Commenting, Mr Stevenson said:

"I welcome the announcement by Scottish Water that water bills will rise by less than the rate of inflation. This combined with the SNP's Council Tax freeze makes for good news for hard pushed rates payers in the North-east."

"The news that water charges are to remain low is particularly welcome, given the fluctuating prices in other parts of the utilities sector. The cost of water is going up by less than the cost of living, so combined with a Council Tax freeze, families in Banff & Buchan will be better off and have more money in their pockets."
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[1] For more details contact the Scottish Water press team via