The Scottish Water (Rate of Return) (Scotland) Order 2002
Responsibility for the provision of water and sewerage services in Scotland will on 1st April 2002 transfer from the new water and sewerage authorities to Scottish Water established under the Water Industry (Scotland) Act 2002. This Order makes provision as to the rate of return on the value of its average net assets which Scottish Water requires to achieve for the financial year beginning with 1st April 2002.