HC Deb 05 July 1977 vol 934 cc531-2W
Mr. Crawford

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will authorise the construction of a full water treatment plant, including rapid filtration, by the Central Scotland Water Development Board at its Loch Turret source, so as to avoid contamination in the water supply at Burghmuir in Perth and elsewhere.

Mr. McElhone

I understand that this matter is currently being considered by the Central Scotland Water Development Board but I am not aware that it has yet reached a decision on the need for or the timing of this work. The question of the Secretary of State authorising construction of a full treatment plant has not therefore arisen.