HC Deb 25 June 1957 vol 572 c18
30. Sir C. Taylor

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what is the latest position about the water supplies for the north-western parishes of the Hailsham Rural District Council.

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (Mr. J. R. Bevins)

My right hon. Friend approved this scheme on 8th May. The Eastbourne Waterworks Company, which is to carry out the work, is now engaged in preliminary operations.

Sir C. Taylor

In view of the urgency of the matter on health grounds and for agricultural reasons, can my hon. Friend say when he expects the work actually to commence?

Mr. Bevins

I think the whole contract will take rather more than two years.