§ Mr. Andersonasked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will make a statement on the present water shortages in South Wales and the extent of advice and assistance that his department will give.
§ Mr. George ThomasRestrictions of water supply have been imposed in many areas of South Wales because of the abnormally dry weather in September and October. The heavy rainfall of the last few days has, however, brought about a marked improvement in the situation.
The curtailment of domestic supplies in West Glamorgan has now been ended and restrictions in other areas will doubtless be lifted quite soon. There is, nevertheless, still a need for the utmost economy in the use of water, and action is proceeding on four applications for drought orders which are at present before me.
My engineering inspectorate is available at all times to give any advice to water undertakers.