§ MR. WEIRI beg to ask the President of the Local Government Board if he is aware that last year the supply of water for flushing the drains of Colwyn Bay was quite inadequate for the purpose; and will he take the necessary steps to see that the local authorities provide a sufficient supply of water during the summer months to keep the drains properly flushed.
§ MR. JOHN BURNSI was not aware that complaints had been made on this subject, but I have communicated with the clerk to the urban district council, and he informs me that the supply of water into the drains is quite sufficient for flushing purposes.
§ * MR. REESIs it not the fact that Welsh local bodies need no stimulant, Scotch or other, to induce them to perform their duties?
§ MR. WEIR, said that, in consequence of the very unsatisfactory Answer of the right hon. Gentleman, he would raise this question on the earliest possible opportunity.
§ MR. JOHN BURNSI can only say that the nature of the drainage and water-supply of this district is proved by the fact that last year the death-rate was only 9 per 1,000.