§ 1. Mr. Malcolm MacMillanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether any proposals have recently been placed before him by the county councils of Ross-shire and Inverness for communal water supplies in the Isle of Lewis and the Southern Isles of the Outer Hebrides; and, if so, what action he proposes to take?
§ The Secretary of State for Scotland (Mr. Colville)The answer to the first part of the question is in the negative, and the second part, therefore, does not arise.
§ Mr. MacMillanIn view of the fact that there has been a deterioration already in the conditions of water supply in these islands, will not the right hon. Gentleman take some action with the local authorities in the matter?
§ Mr. ColvilleI am aware of the difficulty experienced in that area, but the question of expense has a large influence on the matter.
Mr. J. J. DavidsonCan the right hon. Gentleman say how the lack of water facilities there is acting against air-raid precautions?
§ Mr. MacMillanHas the only objection of the right hon. Gentleman arisen in connection with finance; is it not a matter of public health also?