HC Deb 16 July 1934 vol 292 cc789-90W
Mr. NORTH

asked the Minister of Health whether it is proposed to institute a survey of the water supplies of the country; whether he is aware that the water authorities throughout the country are prepared to make such measurements and keep such records as are necessary in the national interest; and whether he will establish a central organisation to direct and supervise such survey independent of control by any Government Department?

Sir H. YOUNG

I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply given on 18th December last to the hon. Member for Elland (Mr. Levy), of which I am sending him a copy. Water undertakers are always ready to furnish me with information of their supplies. A survey of water supplies is undertaken by the Ministry as part of their ordinary work, and a special organisation is not necessary. I am

were absent from London; and the number of occasions on which commissioners of assize were appointed during the same period?

The ATTORNEY-GENERAL

The information is as follow:

seeing a deputation on the 17th instant on the question of a general water survey.