HC Deb 17 March 1949 vol 462 cc2273-4
43. Mr. Turton

asked the Minister of Health whether he is aware of the grave shortage of water at Sproxton, near Helmsley; and what steps he is taking to permit the local authorities to provide a temporary scheme.

Mr. Bevan

Yes, Sir. The District Council have submitted proposals for temporary works and have been asked for reports on recent analyses of the water. If these are satisfactory, I will do what I can to expedite the work.

Mr. Turton

Can the Minister expedite the matter by doing away with the necessity for a public inquiry and thus enable the local authority to get straight on with the matter before the summer?

Mr. Bevan

I will consider whether I have the statutory right to do so.