§ Mr. Molsonasked the Minister of Works what would be the estimated daily saving of water if the public fountains in the London area ceased to play during the water shortage.
§ Mr. KeyThe only fountains in the London area for which I am responsible, and which are still playing, are those in Trafalgar Square and Grosvenor Gardens. In both cases the water is re-circulated by electric pumps, and the only loss of water is due to evaporation and a limited amount of spray which may escape the basins. Instructions have been given that so long as the drought lasts, the pressure6W shall be reduced to avoid the latter, and that the basins shall not be emptied for cleaning.