§ MR. ROBERT DUNCAN (Lanarkshire, Govan)To ask the Secretary for Scotland if he will state how many Scottish burghs, including police burghs have adopted, or have under consideration, modern systems of sewage purification works; and whether there are any special circumstances in the case of the burgh of Dumbarton why similar works should not be constructed by it.
(Answered by Mr. Sinclair.) The Local Government Board inform me that in February last it was found that eighteen Scottish burghs had biological systems of sewage purification already in operation. In seven cases systems were being laid down, and in the case of fourteen burghs schemes were under consideration. What system would best suit the burgh of Dumbarton could only be decided on after obtaining expert advice.