§ 8. Vice-Admiral TAYLORasked the First Lord of the Admiralty whether his attention has been called to the unsatisfactory water supply to the Royal Naval College at Dartmouth; and whether he proposes to take any steps in the matter?
§ The CIVIL LORD of the ADMIRALTY (Captain Euan Wallace)Yes, Sir. The unsatisfactory state of the supply has already been represented by both the Admiralty and the Ministry of Health to the local water authority, who are considering schemes for improving it.
§ Vice-Admiral TAYLORIn view of the great importance of a good water supply for cadets, can my hon. and gallant Friend say when it will be put right? I understand that it has been impure for months.
§ Captain WALLACEThe local authority is considering a scheme, but it is not easy to find an alternative source of supply. In the meantime the water drunk by the cadets is being boiled and chlorinated.