MARQUESS of TULLIBARDINEasked' the Under-Secretary of State for War whether he is aware that the Local Gov-eminent Board inspector declared some 187 months ago that the water supply at Ludgershall, the nearest town to Tidworth Barracks, and thus much frequented by soldiers, was impure; whether the War Office have taken any steps to come to an agreement with the local water company upon the subject; and, if so, what steps, and when?
§ The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE for WAR (Col. Seely)I am informed that no case of sickness has occurred which can in any way be attributed to impurity of water at Ludgershall. It is understood that a Report has been made as stated, and that it is under the consideration of the Local Government Board.
§ Mr. MEYSEY THOMPSONCan the right hon. Gentleman inform the House whether a large amount of bread is made with this impure water?
§ Colonel SEELYI do not know about that. A Report has been made to the Local Government Board, and of course every precaution will be taken to see that no sickness arises in consequence.
Captain FABERMay I ask when an agreement with the Local Government Board is likely to take place? It is a good many months since this matter was brought to their notice.
§ Colonel SEELYI cannot say offhand. If the hon. and gallant Gentleman will put down a question, I will inquire.