§ 14. Mr. SCURRasked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether he is aware that a reservoir has been constructed in Cyprus at a cost of £300,000; whether it is filled with water in the winter when not required, but is kept empty in the summer, when the weather is hot and water is needed; and whether he will direct an inquiry to be made into the administration of this public utility?
§ Mr. ORMSBY-GOREThe cost of the four irrigation reservoirs in Cyprus was £60,000, not £300,000. They were constructed about a quarter of a century ago. They are of comparatively little use. because, owing to natural causes, little water is available when it is required. The question was reported on three years ago by an expert irrigation engineer; and it appeared that very little could be done to increase the utility of the works.