HC Deb 02 August 1946 vol 426 c276W
Mr. Driberg

asked the Minister of Health how soon he anticipates that piped water will be supplied to Beazley End and other villages in the Braintree rural district which still lack this necessity.

Mr. Bevan

I am informed that the council intend to provide, as soon as practicable, piped supplies to the few isolated hamlets in their district, including Beazley End, still without them. I understand, however, that owing to extreme pressure of other work in the district, it may be some time before the Council will be able to undertake the work.

Mr. Driberg

asked the Minister of Health how many parishes in rural Essex are still without a piped water supply.

Mr. Bevan

I am informed that there are 45 parishes in rural Essex without a piped water supply.