§ 32. Mr. du Cannasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what reply he proposes to send to the letters from the Dulverton Rural District Council dated 6th June relative to the proposal to augment the existing water supply in the parish of Skilgate; and if he will authorise the work to proceed as quickly as possible having regard to the inconvenience and hardship currently being suffered by the inhabitants of Skilgate due to the inadequacy of the present supply for normal needs.
§ Mr. H. BrookeA reply was sent to the rural district council on 27th June informing them that a local investigation of their proposal will take place as soon as arrangements can be made. I will consider the matter further as soon as I have received my inspector's report.
§ Mr. du CannWhile thanking the Minister for that reply, in view of the great local concern about the rationing of water in Skilgate and anxiety to get the scheme through as quickly as possible, may I ask if he will do his best to see that the visit and report of the inspector are expedited, as well as the right hon. Gentleman's own decision thereafter?
§ Mr. BrookeYes, certainly, Sir.