HC Deb 26 May 1938 vol 336 cc1392-3
74. Mr. Chorlton

asked the Minister of Health the progress made by the special committee appointed to investigate the water position in this country as to the amount, relative quantity in each area, and facilities of supply; and whether he will give a table of districts in which no public supply is available?

Mr. Elliot

I would refer my hon. Friend to the Year Book of the Inland Water Survey Committee published on the 11th of this month. As regards the second part of the question, no public water supply is available in one borough, and 11 rural districts. With permission, I will circulate the list in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Mr. Henderson Stewart

Will my right hon. Friend bear in mind that in many districts in Scotland there is almost a complete shortage of water with disastrous results to the prospects of housing?

Mr. De la Bére

Is my right hon. Friend aware that in Evesham water is turned off at 10.30 at night?

Following is the list:

* The local authorities for these areas have submitted applications for loan sanction for schemes of public supply.