Water and Electricity Supplies (Hansard, 20 July 1950)

§ Mr. Emrys Roberts
asked the Minister of Agriculture to state the percentage of farms in England, Scotland and Wales, respectively, with a piped water supply in 1945 and at the latest available date.

Mr. T. Williams
The latest available information about the number of farms in England and Wales connected to a piped water supply is that given in the National Farm Survey Report, which was based on information collected between 187W 1941 and 1943. I gave the hon. Member this information in reply to his Question on 30th July, 1948, and I regret that it is not yet possible to bring it up to date.

§ Mr. Emrys Roberts
asked the Minister of Agriculture to state the percentage of farms in England, Scotland and Wales, respectively, with a mains electricity supply in 1945 and at the latest available date.

Mr. T. Williams
The only relevant information available is as follows:

PERCENTAGE OF FARMS WITH A MAINS ELECTRICITY SUPPLY

1943 1950

Per cent. Per cent.

England 27 36

Wales 9 10

Scotland 11 16^*

^*Estimate (Based on census taken in 1948).

PERCENTAGE OF FARMS WITH A MAINS ELECTRICITY SUPPLY
	1943	1950
	Per cent.	Per cent.
England	27	36
Wales	9	10
Scotland	11	16^*
^*Estimate (Based on census taken in 1948).