HC Deb 01 July 1920 vol 131 cc611-2

As amended, considered.

Sir J. D. REES

I do not want to delay the passing of this Bill at all, nor am I quite sure that this would be the occasion to refer to this, but it has been stated in a responsible quarter in the local press that this water has some qualities which destroy pipes, and sometimes induce the disease of goitre. I do not know whether that was investigated at all during the inquiry. There is nothing in the report to show.

The CHAIRMAN of WAYS and MEANS (Mr. Whitley)

The Ministry of Health makes a report on these matters to the Committee, and it is the duty of the Committee to take that report into consideration. I understand the Committee which examined the Bill is satisfied on the point.

Ordered, That Standing Orders 223 and 243 be suspended, and that the Bill be now read the Third time.— [The Chairman of Ways and Means. ]

King's consent signified; Bill read the Third time, and passed.