§ 12. Mr. Benceasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what further consideration has been given to the provision of a grant for new sewerage work at Kirkintilloch.
Commander GalbraithI have nothing to add to the reply I gave to the hon. Member on this subject on 17th February last.
§ Mr. BenceIs the right hon. and gallant Gentleman aware that due to the extensive new housing development in Kirkintilloch this sewerage system is incapable of carrying the effluent from the new houses and that when we get heavy rain, as we unfortunately do very frequently, the effluent comes up through the gratings into the street and is a serious menace to public health? The people of Kirkintilloch cannot for the life of them understand why this Government, which spends so much money in other directions that do not seem necessary, does not give more help to provide health facilities for these people.