HC Deb 03 July 1961 vol 643 c89W
Mr. W. Yates

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs what applications for loan sanction his Department received between December, 1956, and December, 1959, for the improvement of water schemes for the Oakengates Urban District Council area by the East Shropshire Water Board; and what was the total cost of, and grant made towards, such schemes.

Sir K. Joseph

During this period one application was received in respect of the provision of an additional borehole at Sheriffhales and a cross-connection between the Oakengates and Shifnal water systems. The cost was £20,000 and no grant was claimed.