HC Deb 17 December 1919 vol 123 cc396-7
42. Mr. WIGNALL

asked the Minister of Health if he. is aware that, in consequence of the delay on the part of the Agent for Crown Lands in coining to an arrangement with the district rural council of East Dean, Gloucestershire, for the carrying out of the scheme for water supply to the district, the housing scheme is held up indefinitely; and will he take such steps as may seem to him necessary to hasten the completion of the agreement between the Agent for the Crown Lands and the district rural council, so that the water scheme may be proceeded with, and thus provide greatly needed facilities for the inhabitants of the district?

Dr. ADDISON

I was not previously aware of the particular difficulty referred to, but I will make inquiries and inform the hon. Member.

Mr. WIGNALL

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware of the deputation that waited on the Department and the partial arrangement entered into, and the extreme need of the Crown Lands coming to an agreement, so as to give the water supply, so that the district council can proceed with the houses?

Dr. ADDISON

I have given the hon. Member all the information I have been able to obtain up to the present. If he puts another question down, I will give him a detailed answer.

Mr. WIGNALL

I am quite prepared to leave it to the right hon. Gentleman if he will prosecute the inquiry.

Dr. ADDISON

I will do my best.