Mr. John Mullins:

Yes, there are many vacant homes as well but they may be filled in the future. The supply of water is in the same context as houses having gas and electricity available. We are aware from the gas business that we have had to supply many homes across the country that are vacant but we have invested in them. If one looks at the population growth, they will be filled at some stage. I accept that is not the case in all locations but one can expect over time with population growth that vacant houses in urban areas will in the main be filled. We will have to survey vacant homes and ensure appropriate infrastructure is in place in order to be fair to whoever occupies the home so that he or she is able to get fair treatment in terms of the meter charge.