111. Commander Maitlandasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government under what circumstances the water scheme approved for Gipsy Bridge, Lincolnshire, was altered by the responsible water undertaker without reference to his Department; what authority the council had for this action; whether those ratepayers who were injuriously affected by the change were informed and enabled to appeal against the decision: and what action he will now take to protect the interests of the ratepayers.
§ Mr. H. MacmillanI would refer my hon. and gallant Friend to the letter sent him on 1st December. The council took no action for which they lack legal authority and no issue arises now in which I have power to intervene.