HC Deb 19 May 1953 vol 515 c1864
35. Mr. Hay

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether he is now prepared to state the starting date for Stage I of the sewerage scheme for Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire.

Mr. H. Macmillan

I am ready to allow this part of the scheme to start in the autumn.

Mr. Hay

Will my right hon. Friend bear in mind that this scheme has had a long history of delay owing to the nature of the soil? Will he do his best to expedite it and bring it a little further forward?

Mr. Macmillan

I have looked at the matter very carefully. It is a very large scheme and is to be undertaken in three separate stages. I am looking at the preparatory work and the labour and materials available. I think it would be wise to make a start in the autumn of this year.

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