HC Deb 12 December 1961 vol 651 cc21-2W
Sir W. Wakefield

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs what are his proposals for the setting up of a Lakes and Lune Water Board; and what is the date on which he expects the proposed water board to start functioning.

Mr. Rippon

The effect of an order made on 8th December is to set up a Lakes and Lune Water Board on 1st February next and transfer the existing local authority undertakings to the Board on 1st April next.