Our mutual friend – Scottish Water’s future under debate
- From: Vol 8, Issue 3 (March 2007)
- Category: General
- Region: Europe
- Country: United Kingdom
- Related Companies: Scottish Water
Scotland’s politicians reckon that mutual status for Scottish Water would lead to cheaper delivery of services. Privatisation is not an option, however.
The Scottish Liberal Democrats, coalition partners in Scotland’s devolved government, have opted for a mutual, not-for-profit structure for Scottish Water. Launching the proposals, environment minister Ross Finnie said: “Mutualisation would free Scottish Water from the constraints of the public sector and allow it to operate in the most efficient manner possible.” Finnie added that his party’s latest manifesto ...
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