HC Deb 06 May 1948 vol 450 cc158-9W
Mr. Pryde

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland why Mr. G. Campbell was refused permission by Lasswade district council to use water to build his house, when he had carefully observed all rules and regulations, and had the sanction Midlothian county council.

Mr. Woodburn

I am informed that the district council's reason for refusing to grant a supply was that the existing water supply in the special district is not sufficient for the properties already there. The county council have agreed, however, that as soon as the work of augmenting the special district supply begins, with the delivery of piping now on order, a supply will be given for building purposes.