§ Mr. Tudor Watkinsasked the Secretary of State for Wales what was the original estimate of the Hay Water scheme when taken over by the Radnorshire and North Breconshire Water Board; what is the estimated cost at present: what grant has been allowed by his Department: whether the construction work is proceeding in accordance with schedule; and when it is estimated the shortage of domestic water in the town of Hay-on-Wye will be alleviated.
§ Mr. George ThomasThe estimated cost of this scheme, when the Board took over, was £1.07 million, and the latest estimate is £1.144 million. A grant of £32,000 per year has been awarded for approved expenditure of £0.814 million and an award for the rest of the scheme will be made when tendered costs are known. A difficulty over the supply of pipes and fittings caused some delay; but better progress is now expected. Supplies in the town of Hay should be improved by the end of 1968.