HC Deb 14 July 1970 vol 803 cc1350-1
18. Mr. Peter Mills

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what proposals have been submitted to him for a new sewerage scheme for Bideford and Northam.

Mr. Graham Page

None, Sir, but I understand that applications for planning permission for alternative sites for a treatment works will be considered by the county council in September.

Mr. Mills

But would my hon. Friend remember that an early decision is required on this scheme, bearing in mind that we are in a development area? Will he also give a firm assurance that no financial restrictions will be imposed once a decision is made? Will he give every assistance to these two local authorities to come to an early decision?

Mr. Page

Certainly. It depends, of course, on when the two councils can agree upon a scheme and prepare it, but the financial side must obviously depend upon the scheme itself.