HC Deb 14 May 1934 vol 289 c1456
50. Mr. LEVY

asked the Minister of Health how many applications have been received for grants in aid of rural water supply schemes; in how many cases such grants have been made so far; and whether complaints have been made of the restrictive character of the conditions governing such grants?

Mr. SHAKESPEARE

Applications have been received from 37 rural district councils in respect of 175 parishes and from four urban district councils. The total cost of the schemes involved is £615,000. The applications are under consideration. Apart from representations made by two county councils that contributions by them should not be made a condition of grant, my right hon. Friend has received no complaints as to the conditions.

Mr. LEVY

Will my hon. Friend answer that part of the question which asks in how many cases grants have been made so far?

Mr. SHAKESPEARE

I would like notice of the question.

Mr. LEVY

It is on the Paper.

Mr. SHAKESPEARE

I think none.

Mr. LEVY

Do I understand then that no grants have been made so far, and that therefore no schemes have yet been approved?