HC Deb 10 March 1938 vol 332 cc2127-8W
Mr. Chorlton

asked the Minister of Health whether he is yet able to give an indication of what he proposes to do with regard to standardising the tests necessary for public water supply, whether it be by company or local authority?

Sir K. Wood

I hope shortly to issue a circular to local authorities on the question of the safeguarding of water supplies and I will send my hon. Friend a copy.

Mr. Chorlton

asked the Minister of Health whether, in the development of the scheme of regional committees for water supply, he will bear in mind that they might be able to provide from their collective organisation the necessary testing inspectors for dealing with the supply for the whole country, and make provision accordingly?

Sir K. Wood

It is my policy to encourage the making of joint arrangements between water undertakers for the analytical examination of water supplies, and in this connection I will bear my hon. Friend's suggestion in mind.