HC Deb 13 August 1894 vol 28 c766
MR. WEIR () Ross and Cromarty

I beg to ask the First Commissioner of Works whether, having regard to the fact that one set of water-closets off the Committee Room corridors is supplied from a cistern from which water is drawn for domestic purposes, he will state from what cistern and source the drinking water in the dining room and bar is obtained?

THE SECRETARY TO THE TREASURY (Sir J. T. HIBBERT,) Oldham

My right hon. Friend has asked me to reply for him. The drinking water in the dining room and bar is drawn direct from the main tanks of the building.

MR. WEIR

From what source is the water obtained?

SIR J. T. HIBBERT

I have merely read the answer sent me. I have no doubt the water is drawn from a good source.

MR. WEIR

Is it from the River Thames or from the artesian wells?

SIR J. T. HIBBERT

I am unable to answer that question.

MR. WEIR

I will put it down again.