§ Mr. Levyasked the Minister of Health what progress has been made with the provision of water supplies in rural areas; in how many instances have wells been sunk without result; and what is the total amount of capital expenditure involved in new rural waterworks?
§ Mr. BernaysSince the Rural Water Supplies Act, 1934, was passed, schemes have been undertaken for 2,900 parishes at an estimated capital expenditure of over £9,000,000. In 14 instances, wells were sunk and proved abortive and other sources sought.