§ MR. WEIR (Ross and Cromarty)To ask the Lord Adocate, in view of the fact that the water available at Valtos, Uig, Ness, Coulregrein, Bragar, and the east end of Leurbost, Island of Lewis, is of an unsatisfactory character, will he say when wells with force-pumps will be supplied.
(Answered by Mr. A. Graham Murray.) I am informed that a well with a force pump was constructed two months ago at Valtos, Uig; that samples of water taken from Ness were not considered quite satisfactory, an accordingly the District Committee are endeavouring to secure a good spring in a central spot before constructing a well; that tenders have been invited for a well at Coulregrein; and that both at Bragar and the east end of Leurbost a well is in course of construction, while another well with a force pump was constructed at the west end of Leurbost about three months ago.