HC Deb 25 January 1951 vol 483 cc296-7
41. Mr. Manningham-Buller

asked the Minister of Health whether he has now received a report from his inspector with regard to the supply of water to Woodford Halse; and what action is being taken.

Mr. Dalton

I have not yet received this report.

Mr. Manningham-Buller

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that I asked his predecessor about this matter on 23rd November, and that meantime many families in this village are still suffering severely from a shortage of water owing to the pipes, the responsibility for which rests with the Mid-Northants Board, still being blocked? Will he take action as soon as possible to get these pipes freed?

Mr. Dalton

I am sure that my predecessor dealt with the matter with due despatch. I am afraid that I do not know the difficulties which have intervened, but one of my inspectors visited Woodford Halse on 19th January and I shall, no doubt, be receiving his report very soon.

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