HC Deb 24 March 1949 vol 463 c561
65. Colonel Stoddart-Scott

asked the Minister of Health when the survey which one of his engineering inspectors is making into the water supply scheme of the Ripon and Pateley Bridge Rural District began; and when will it be completed.

Mr. Bevan

The survey relates to water supplies throughout the West Riding of Yorkshire. It was commenced in April last, and the Report is now being prepared. The needs of the Ripon and Pateley Bridge Rural District will be considered with those of other areas.

Colonel Stoddart-Scott

Has there not been considerable delay in getting this survey made, because the Ripon and Pateley Bridge Rural District Council sent in their scheme in 1946? What has been happening to the scheme at the Ministry of Health since 1946?

Mr. Bevan

I cannot admit that there has been a delay. Very many of these surveys into the water supplies in the country are being made for the first time. In this case I think that the original scheme was unsatisfactory and had to be reviewed.