§ Mr. HASLAMI beg to move, in page 7, line 35, at the end, to insert the words:
(7) Where, in determining the extent of a catchment area, any difficulty shall arise in delimiting any part of the boundary line owing to the level nature of the ground it shall be permissible to take into consideration the existing boundary line of any area liable to rating for defence against sea water or the boundary line of any county, borough, county district or urban district, or the convenience of members of the drainage authority of that locality as regards venue of meetings or any other sufficient local matter.The Minister was unable to accept the Amendment which was moved on the last Clause. Here is an Amendment on very similar lines, but very much more circumscribed in its language. Very definite and clear limits are put in this Amendment to what is permissible in determining a catchment area. I think the wording of the Amendment speaks for itself. It will not affect any areas except very flat lands. I think the considerations here set forth are thoroughly reasonable and might very well be accepted by the Minister.
§ Lieut.-Colonel HENEAGEI beg to second the Amendment.
§ Dr. ADDISONI am afraid that the acceptance of this Amendment would only introduce unnecessary complications. The catchment area is defused geographically. Whether water is going down hill or not is a matter which can be determined by the ordinary methods with complete ease. The Amendment which I have made to Clause 2 covers the exceptional case where there are special works drawing water from one area into another. In the case now under discussion no difficulty could arise. It is purely a question of fact as to whether the water runs down hill in that area. I can assure hon. Members that the ambiguity that they fear is amply covered by the existing provisions.
§ Amendment negatived.