HC Deb 10 June 1952 vol 502 c29
62. Mr. Osborne

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he wil give permission for piped water to be taken to East Ravendale, North Lincolnshire, where there is at present only one tap for the whole village and where, for the past nine months, the present water supply has been condemned.

Mr. Marples

My right hon. Friend is asking the Grimsby Cleethorpes and District Water Board to complete as soon as possible their preparations for submission to him of the necessary scheme.

Mr. Osborne

Is my hon. Friend aware that the scheme was held up because his Department—I think it was his Department—would not give sanction earlier on? Can we have an assurance now that that sanction has been given so that the work may be put in hand straight away?

Mr. Marples

The first scheme which was proposed by the water board was thought to be too expensive by the Grimsby Rural District Council, who had to give the financial guarantees. A second scheme is now in course of preparation, and my right hon. Friend will consider it as soon as it is put forward.

Mr. Osborne

Is my hon. Friend aware that the people living in these rural places, who have to grow the food for us, do not regard pure water as being too expensive in any circumstances?