§ Mr. Granvilleasked the Secretary of State for War if he is aware of the serious state of the dykes on the Leiston battle school area which is causing bad pollution and endangering the water 154W supply and farms in that district; that the dykes were left in an unclean condition by the military authorities after wartime occupation; that unless his Department can supply a water cart and a piped supply the residents will be unable to occupy their houses thereby seriously affecting the local housing shortage during the winter months; and will he make a statement.
§ Mr. ShinwellThe greater part of this area has been derequisitioned and owing to difficulty in maintenance during the period of requisition some of the dykes are in need of attention. I am not aware, however, that it has been established that the water supply has been polluted as a result of the condition of the dykes. The supply of water to this area is not the responsibility of my Department, but I will consult my right hon. Friend the Minister of Health in the matter.