§ '(1) Parts V and VI of Schedule 3 to the Water Act 1945 (which relate to the laying of mains and the breaking up of streets) shall apply in relation to outfall pipes and associated works which are provided or to be provided by a water authority for sewage disposal works belonging to the authority as those Parts apply in relation to water mains and pipes but as if in those Parts there were made the modifications specified in paragraphs (a) to (c) of section 12(6A) of this Act.
§ 2. This section does not apply to Scotland '.—[Mr. Denis Howell.]
§ Brought up, and read the First time.
922§ Mr. Denis HowellI beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time.
The clause concerns itself with the laying of pipes for the transporting of sewage sludge. Its purpose is to enable water authorities to lay pipes for the disposal of sewage and other materials from sewage disposal works. At present water authorities do not have that power although they have the powers to construct sewers to bring sewage to disposal works. The new power is essentially the same as the power being given to the disposal authorities to transport waste by pipeline. I hope that the House will find that explanation satisfactory.
§ Question put and agreed to.
§ Clause read a Second time, and added to the Bill.