HC Deb 24 March 1953 vol 513 cc631-2

The following Question stood upon the Order Paper:

33. Mr. CROUCH: To ask the Minister of Housing and Local Government how many water schemes are being held up in West Dorset through shortage of materials or are waiting the consent of his Department; and the capital sum involved.

Mr. Crouch

In asking this Question, may I point out to my right hon. Friend that the words in the second line of the Question should be "North Dorset," not "West Dorset"?

Mr. H. Macmillan

I am not sure whether my answer refers to West or North Dorset, but I will read it.

One scheme value £16,000 is awaiting delivery of pipes ordered in October last. Five schemes value £94,508 await final authorisation.

Mr. Crouch

Will the Minister give me an answer in respect of North Dorset? There is one village in particular, that of Faringdon, which is on the border between different local authorities. It is still without water, and, apparently, there is little prospect of its obtaining it.

Mr. Macmillan

Perhaps if my hon. Friend could come to see me about it. we could sort out the difficulty.

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