HC Deb 14 March 1944 vol 398 cc4-5
6. Mr. Boothby

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he can give any indication of the Government's intentions with regard to the provision of adequate water supplies in the rural districts of Scotland.

Mr. Johnston

As the House was informed on l0th February the Government propose, as part of their general reconstruction programme, to introduce a Bill in the near future authorising Exchequer assistance for water supply and sewerage in rural localities, and to lay a White Paper outlining the Government's policy on water supply. These proposals will apply both to Scotland and to England and Wales.

Mr. Boothby

Will there be a separate White Paper for Scotland?

Mr. Johnston

I think that there will be a separate section dealing with Scotland.

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