HC Deb 06 December 1955 vol 547 cc31-2W
66. Mr. Hobson

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what action he proposes to take to ensure that Mr. Bloomfield and others have a supply of pure water at Looking Stead, Highfield, Oakworth, Keighley, Yorkshire; and what action he has taken arising from his letter to the hon. Member for Keighley of 29th August, 1955.

Mr. Deedes

My right hon. Friend hoped that the question of supplying pure water to Mr. Bloomfield and his neighbours would be settled in negotiation between the parties. This now seems unlikely and he is writing to the hon. Member to explain how the dispute could he brought before him for determination

68. Mr. G. Jeger

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether he is aware of the need for a piped water supply in East Cowick; and why he has rejected the Goole Rural District Council's proposals to extend the water supply there.

Mr. Deedes

My right hon. Friend has not rejected the Council's scheme for a piped water supply to East Cowick. After consultation with his hon. Friend, the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, he has asked the council to postpone the scheme since on the facts before him it is not a case of exceptional need.