HC Deb 05 December 1932 vol 272 cc1230-1
38. Mr. RHYS DAVIES

asked the Minister of Health the total amount of loans sanctioned by his Department during the last 12 months for water supplies; and how much of that amount is for new work and extensions, respectively?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTER of HEALTH (Mr. Shakespeare)

The loans sanctioned during the year ended 30th November, 1932, amounted to £1,782,000, of which £780,000 was for new work and £1,002,000 for extensions.

39. Mr. THORNE

asked the Minister of Health what action is being taken by the Metropolitan Water Board to prevent the fouling of water in the London reservoirs by sea gulls?

Mr. SHAKESPEARE

My right hon. Friend is informed that efforts have been and are being made by the Metropolitan Water Board to scare gulls away from their reservoirs, but that because of the large area covered by the reservoirs, this is not wholly practicable. My right hon. Friend is assured that no danger to public health need be apprehended.