HC Deb 19 July 1960 vol 627 c29W
86. Mr. Swingler

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs if he has considered the letter of 6th July to his Department from the Staffordshire Potteries Water Board about the need for safety measures to protect boreholes near to the line of the Birmingham—Preston Motorway; and what action he will take.

Sir K. Joseph

Yes. My right hon. Friend is not at present convinced of the need for special measures and he has invited the Board to supply further information.