§ 22. Colonel Stoddart-Scottasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he is aware of the shortage of water in the Ilkley Urban District Council's area owing to increased housing and improved sanitation; and whether he will authorise the scheme for the abstraction of water from the River Wharfe, as no other supply is available at the moment.
§ Mr. SandysThe shortage is a potential and not an actual one, and I am advised that it might be avoided by further measures to reduce waste. However, if it is found impossible to deal with the problem in this way, I will certainly consider authorising the scheme.
§ Mr. H. HyndCan the Minister say whether Tory councils are responsible for this bad state of affairs?