§ Sir I. Fraserasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether he can give an assurance that the extension of rural water supplies and sewerage schemes subject to grant by his Department will continue notwithstanding current economies in the capital programme.
§ Mr. SandysFor the time being, authorisation of new schemes will have to be drastically curtailed except where risk to health, safety or other vital interests renders it impracticable to do so.