§ Mr. Harold Daviesasked the Minister of Health if he is aware of the valuable farming land that will go out of use and the distress that will be caused to people who have been farming this territory in Leek Division for centuries; and if he will refuse his sanction to the proposed Leicestershire Water Scheme, whereby the Manifold Valley reservoir is to be set up.
§ Mr. BevanI am not aware of the full details of this scheme as no application has yet been made to me in the matter. Whether the necessary powers are sought from me or from Parliament, however, intending objectors will have ample opportunity to state their case before any decision is arrived at.