§ 4. Commander Donaldsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what water schemes are contemplated for the counties of Roxburgh and Selkirk; what areas will benefit; and when work will commence.
Commander GalbraithFor Roxburghshire, two local schemes to benefit the Denholm and the Newton St. Boswells and Eildon areas and a regional scheme to serve most of the landward area of the county, and possibly also the burghs, are contemplated. Work on the local schemes should start at an early date, but the county council have not yet submitted final proposals for the regional scheme. For Selkirkshire, the county council have proposed an augmentation of the Ashkirk water supply, but my right hon. Friend is not yet satisfied as to need and urgency.