§ 77. Sir M. Stoddart-Scottasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what progress has been made in providing Windmill Cottages, Kirby Hill, near Skelton-on-Ure with a piped water supply; and why it has taken more than three years to provide this supply of drinking water.
§ Mr. Greenwood:I understand that work is practically finished. The Water Board had first to investigate alternative methods of supply; their scheme, when submitted, was deferred by the Department for over a year because of the need to restrict public expenditure; subsequently, time was required for sinking and testing a trial borehole, obtaining statutory approvals, and arranging a contract.