§ Mr. Buchanan-Smithasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is satisfied with the present arrangements for water authorities to compensate those who suffer damage or loss as a consequence of the work of the authorities or of the failure of pipelines or other equipment operated by the authorities; and if he will make a statement.
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§ Mr. McElhoneThe Water (Scotland) Acts provide for the payment of compensation for damages caused by the exercise by water authorities of any of their powers under the Acts, and there is an arbitration procedure for disputes.