HC Deb 13 November 1962 vol 667 c19W
35. Mr. C. Hughes

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs if he will defer giving approval to large-scale schemes for impounding water pending the proposed Government legislation on water conservation.

Sir K. Joseph

It must be some time before the legislation, if passed, can be brought fully into effect, and it would not be safe in the meantime to defer schemes which are shown to be needed.