HC Deb 03 November 1948 vol 457 c87W
85. Mr. Turton

asked the Minister of Health whether he is inviting local authorities to prepare and submit schemes of sewage disposal in rural areas; how many such schemes at what estimated cost have been approved by him under the Rural Water Supplies and Sewerage Act, 1944; and what has been the grant paid by his Department in respect of such schemes.

Mr. J. Edwards

Yes. One hundred and eighty-seven schemes estimated to cost £4,875,315 have so far been approved for grant amounting to £2,081,808.