HC Deb 20 October 1975 vol 898 c90W
Mr. Crawford

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland when he will authorise the expenditure of £70,000 on the provision of a water supply for Bridge of Cally in Perthshire.

Mr. William Ross

There is no application before me from Tayside Regional Council for consent to such a scheme. As my noble Friend explained to the hon. Member in a letter of 25th September, electors in Tayside have requested the Secretary of State to determine whether a public water supply can be provided at a reasonable cost. As the statute requires, I am consulting the regional council, and it may be necessary to arrange for a local inquiry or hearing before a determination can be given.