HC Deb 19 December 1967 vol 756 cc357-8W
75. Dir. David Kerr

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government whether, in view of the expected inadequacy of water supplies in South-East England by 1980, he will establish a pilot plant in that area for the production of pure water from sea water.

Mr. Greenwood:

The Water Resources Board have been examining the best ways of ensuring adequate water supplies for South-East England in the 1980's, but, desalination is not at present among the most economical ways.