43. Mr. E. P. Smithasked the Secretary of State for War what steps have been taken to provide the villagers of Dungeness with main water to replace their wells destroyed through the seepage of Army petrol.
§ Mr. LawsonThe petrol installation at Dungeness has now been closed down and the pipes and tank age have been drained. The pollution of the wells has therefore ceased. Immediate steps are being taken to ascertain the extent of damage to the wells, with a view to their early reinstatement or to taking such other action as may be called for in consultation with the other authorities concerned. A fresh water supply to the bungalows is being maintained by the War Department.
Mr. SmithIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that some months ago his Department laid on one main water tap for the whole village and can he say whether, since then, the number has been increased?
§ Mr. LawsonNo, Sir; I am sorry, I cannot.