§ 43. Mr. EGANasked the Minister of Health if he will recommend to the Unemployment Schemes Committee the national provision of water reservoirs at necessary points throughout the country?
§ Mr. GREENWOODThe primary responsibility for schemes of water supply rests with the local authorities concerned, and substantial grants from the Unemployment Grants Committee are already available in aid of approved reservoir schemes promoted by them. As at present advised, I see no necessity for action on the lines suggested by my hon. Friend.
§ Mr. EGANIn view of the fact that only large and wealthy authorities can take advantage of that procedure, and that large areas throughout the country are without proper supplies of water, will my right hon. Friend reconsider his decision on this matter?
§ Mr. GREENWOODMy hon. Friend is misinformed. Special opportunities are given now to rural areas to obtain water supplies.