§ 41. Mr. FREEMANasked the Minister of Health whether his attention has been called to the condition of the water supply in Crickhowell, Breconshire, where there is a drought each summer and contagious diseases are prevalent; whether he is aware that a scheme for improvement by the local authorities has been held up for over five years on account of the failure to secure satisfactory terms from the riparian owners; and what action, if any, he proposes to take?
§ Mr. GREENWOODI am aware of the difficulties in this case. The scheme involves the taking of water direct from a stream and under the general law the Council cannot do this unless they obtain the consents of the riparian owners affected. Negotiations have been protracted but I am informed that there is hope of an early settlement.
§ Mr. FREEMANIf the right hon. Gentleman receives representations from the local authority, will he hold a local inquiry into the matter?
§ Mr. GREENWOODI will be prepared to consider that.