HC Deb 24 July 1939 vol 350 c1021
56. Mr. J. Morgan

asked the Minister of Health what number of parishes have been supplied with a piped water supply through the grants offered in 1934; and whether such grant in aid has now all been allocated?

Miss Horsbrugh

The number of parishes referred to is 1,855. The grant has now all been allocated.

Mr. Morgan

Is there any prospect of a further allocation of grants being made; or are instructions sent out that no further schemes are to be. proceeded with by rural district councils, as I understand is the case?

Miss Horsbrugh

All the grants have been allocated, and further legislation would be needed before there could be any further grant.

Mr. Morgan

Is there any discouragement from the Ministry?