71. Mr. Watkinsasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government on what date the joint water supply scheme for Penybont, Radnorshire, was received; the cause of the delay in proceeding with the scheme; what special action his Department has taken to expedite the carrying 80W out of the scheme; and when Penybont will get a piped supply.
§ Mr. DeedesFull particulars of the revised scheme were received in October, 1954. The local authorities concerned agreed to proposals for the treatment of the water in February, 1955. My right hon. Friend the Minister of Agriculture, who will be responsible for paying grant in this case, then had the scheme examined and informed the authorities on 22nd June what amount he could offer. If the local authorities now accept this offer I hope that this village will get a piped supply within the next two years.