§ Mr. Kellyasked the Minister of Health the number of areas that in 1937 reported water shortage; and what steps have been, or are being, taken to save these areas from water famine in the future?
§ Sir K. WoodIn 1937 I received reports of shortage of varying degree from four boroughs, four urban districts and parts of 16 rural districts. In seven of these additional supplies have been provided, and in the remainder I am in communication with the local authorities on the remedial measures required.