HC Deb 24 October 1966 vol 734 c117W
Mr. Ron Lewis

asked the Minister of Land and Natural Resources what plans Her Majesty's Government have to nationalise completely the water supply industry of this country during the lifetime of the present Parliament.

Mr. Willey

The Government will not hesitate to extend public ownership where this is required to ensure adequate water supplies. This does not necessarily involve complete nationalisation within the lifetime of the present Parliament.