§ MR. H. S. SAMUEL (Tower Hamlets, Limehouse)I beg to ask the President of the Local Government Board if he is aware that there has lately been a partial water famine in the East London district; and, if so, what steps Her Majesty's Government intend taking in the matter?
§ THE PRESIDENT OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARDI am not aware of any recent water famine in the East London district, but in consequence of the Question of the hon. Member I have inquired of the company, and they state in reply that the assumption of a partial water famine is without foundation, that no complaints have been received by them, that their storage reservoirs are all full, and that the supply to the consumers has been continuous.
§ MR. SYDNEY BUXTON (Tower Hamlets, Poplar)Will the right hon. Gentleman also make local inquiry among the people who use the water supply?
§ THE PRESIDENT OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARDWe have received no complaints from anyone. I do not know whom to apply to.
§ MR. H. S. SAMUELIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that the statement has appeared in the East London Press?
§ THE PRESIDENT OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARDI am not aware of it; neither have I seen it.