§ 68. Mr. Ellis Smithasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs if he will take every possible step to see that the forthcoming conference of local authorities and organisations on water supplies for Manchester is a success and agreement reached on the proposed legislation so that the urgent requirements of 47 local authorities for a greater supply of water in the North-West of England shall be provided; and if he will ensure that action is taken to assist the local authorities to make up for the time lost in the preparation of the Manchester Water Works Scheme.
§ Mr. RipponMy right hon. Friend is anxious for the success of these consultations, as is my noble Friend, the Joint Parliamentary Secretary, who is to preside over them. It is hoped that it will be possible to have a thorough investigation of the various points in dispute.