Ms Geraldine Tallon:

When we take all the factors to which I referred into account, we operate on the basis of a three year rolling programme for the water services programme. A range of contracts in the three year programme are going through planning and into construction. Ideally, we like to see plants moving through planning and construction to completion with a five year period. Again, however, a range of site specific features, particular planning issues, including objections and environmental impact issues, can effect plants in individual locations. Ideally, we look to a five year horizon for the development of this type of infrastructure.