§ Mr. Patrick Maitlandasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many houses, bungalows and farmhouses at or near Fieldhead or Shiels, in the parish of Auldhouse, in the county of Lanark, have no gravitational water supply and depend upon open wells; whether he is satisfied with the sanitary standards prevailing; and when he expects an up-to-date system to be installed.
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§ Mr. MaclayI understand that some 35 houses and farms and about 50 "weekend bungalows" in the Auldhouse area depend upon private water supplies; the number dependent on open wells is not at present available. A new public water supply scheme is shortly to be started and is expected to reach the area in some two years' time. While no previous complaints about sanitary conditions had been made to me, I understand that the county sanitary inspector is already investigating conditions in this area and I have asked for a copy of his report.