HC Deb 20 December 1971 vol 828 cc260-1W
Mr. Stainton

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether, before deciding the matter of Alton Water, Holbrook, Suffolk, he will satisfy himself that no adequate alternative water supply can be forthcoming by means of an arrangement between the East Suffolk and Norfolk River Authority and the Essex River Authority; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Graham Page

The official letter announcing my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State's decision last Friday indicated the various considerations that he took into account, including the adequacy of alternative water supply.