Local MSP for the Linlithgow Constituency, Fiona Hyslop, highlights Scottish Government action to protect residents of West Lothian from spiralling water bills thanks to the public ownership of Scottish Water.
Figures show that the average water bill in England and Wales is £603 this year, almost 20% higher than the £490 a year average in Scotland.
Commenting Fiona said:
“Following a major review into England and Wales’ water industry which shows that bills will soar by over 30% in the next five years, it is clear that while England’s water companies are run for profit, Scotland’s are run for public benefit and ensures that Scot’s pay far less for their water.
“By ensuring Scottish Water is in public ownership the Scottish Government have kept costs down for my Constituents across West Lothian, who receive high quality water for a lower cost.
“Despite what we have heard from UK Government Minister’s 87% of Scotland’s water environment is assessed by SEPA as having a high or good classification.
“This just goes to show that when we have the power in Scotland, we make the right decisions, and we could go so much further with the full powers of Independence.”
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