§ 68. Mr. KENNEDYasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he has considered recent communications from the local authority in Lerwick, Shetland, regarding the water supply of that burgh; whether he is satisfied that the chemical filtration plant now in use is sufficient to provide the burgh with a pure and plentiful supply of water for domestic and other purposes; and whether he will refuse approval and financial sanction for an alternative sand filtration scheme on financial and other grounds?
§ Sir G. COLLINSNo recent official communications have been received from the town council. The chemical filtration plant is, I am advised, capable of providing the burgh with an adequate supply of wholesome water for domestic and other purposes. With regard to the last part of the question, in the event of any application being made, all aspects of the matter will be considered.