§ Mr. William Yatesasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government why there has been intermittent failure by the East Shropshire Water Board to supply residents on Ketley Bank; why the Board do not inform householders of the time of supply; and why the Chairman of the Board does not make a proper statement about the reason for the interruption of supply, which could in certain cases cause household accidents.
§ Mr. MacCollI understand that the failures of supply have been due to breakdowns of pumping equipment and electricity supply, and to leakages from the local storage tank. Usually the interruption of supply has been shortlived and the Board have not found it practicable to inform householders before its restoration.
My right hon. Friend's Department is in touch with the Board to help in overcoming their difficulties.
As to the third part of the Question, this is entirely a matter for the Chairman of the Board.