§ 8 and 9. Mr. Perkinsasked the Minister of Health (1) when he anticipates that a main water supply will be available for the Parish of Aust, Gloucestershire;
(2) whether he is satisfied that there is no danger to health from the contaminated wells which supply water to the people of Aust; and whether each well will be tested by his Department
§ Mr. BevanI have had no recent complaints about the condition of the wells in Aust, but a piped supply is undoubtedly needed. The area is within the limits of supply of a water company and I have approved a scheme for the extension of their mains to serve the area and the payment by the rural district council of a substantial part of the cost. I cannot say when the supply will be available because the company cannot supply without a new source and the procedure for obtaining the necessary water rights may be lengthy.