§ Mr. McKEAGasked the Minister of Health whether his attention has been called to the grave shortage of the water supply to the district of Sherburn Hill, in the county of Durham, resulting, in one instance, in 400 school children being unable to obtain water for drinking or washing; and whether, in view of the possibility of sickness being caused thereby, apart from the inconvenience to the inhabitants, he will take steps to ensure a more adequate supply?
Sir H. YOUNGI have made inquiries, and I am informed that the period of water shortage has now passed. I am in communication with the Durham Rural District Council, the responsible local authority, as to the steps to be taken to prevent a recurrence of the shortage.