§ Mr. Staintonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether, in view of the prolonged period of low rainfall, he will ensure that surface and groundwater supplies in East Anglia are monitored with special care to enable early economy warnings and so reduce the prospect of water rationing this summer.
§ Mr. Eldon GriffithsYes. Surface and groundwater supplies are continuously monitored by river authorities and water undertakings which are watching the present position closely. They will take any necessary steps to conserve water supplies.