HC Deb 05 June 1934 vol 290 c734
21. Sir GIFFORD FOX

asked the Financial Secretary to the War Office whether water-diviners are being employed by the Army authorities with a view to discovering additional water-supply sources on Salisbury Plain; and what other steps have been taken to discover water?

Mr. COOPER

Yes Sir. As it is necessary to sink a new bore hole the-opportunity is being used to obtain a. practical test of water divining. The services of civil engineers and geologists in Government employment are also being used.