§ 62. Mr. Perkinsasked the Minister of Health whether it is his policy to encourage rural district councils to make use of the services of dowsers in outlying areas?
§ Mr. ElliotThe technical methods to be adopted in the preparation of schemes of water supply are primarily the responsibility of the local authorities.
§ Mr. PerkinsDo I understand from my right hon. Friend's reply that he himself does not believe in the universal practice of dowsing?
§ Mr. ElliotI said that the proper persons to decide on the methods to be employed are the people who are getting the water. That is, the local authorities.
§ Sir T. MooreWhat is a dowser?