HC Deb 31 July 1956 vol 557 cc107-8W
57. Mr. K. Thompson

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if, in view of the increasing demands for water and the limited amounts available from rivers and lakes, he will authorise the construction of sea-water distillation plants to meet future needs.

Mr. Sandys

No. The treatment of sea-water would at present cost a great deal more than the development of additional fresh-water sources.