HC Deb 24 July 1918 vol 108 cc1782-3
8. Mr. PERKINS

asked the Secretary to the Admiralty whether, before deciding to lay on a supply of water to certain naval buildings from a local water company, he has considered the possibility of obtaining an ample supply from a stream in the locality at far less cost?

The UNDER-SECRETARY of STATE to the AIR MINISTRY (Major Baird)

This and other alternative sources of supply were fully investigated and rejected in favour of the one adopted, after full consideration of the special circumstances of the case.

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