HC Deb 27 February 1947 vol 433 cc329-30W
118. Mr. Osborne

asked the Minister of Health how many rural water supply schemes have been completed since July, 1945; how many have been sanctioned; how many commenced; and if he is satisfied with the progress so far.

Mr. Bevan

Since July, 1945, I have issued loan sanctions, totalling £3,058,000, for 574 schemes. All of these schemes will have started or are about to start, but I have no full records of the number completed. I shall not be satisfied until all past deficiencies have been overcome but progress depends on the manpower available and urgent demands of other services.