§ 90. Mr. Iremongerasked the Secretary of State for the Environment what progress is being made with the desalination of sea water; and what effect this is having on plans for flooding of land for new reservoirs.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerEstimated desalination costs have been falling rapidly in recent years, but not yet so far as to have an immediate impact on the general run of water supply schemes. I hope that desalination will eventually become an acceptable alternative, at least in particular situations.
§ 109. Mr. Charles Morrisonasked the Secretary of State for the Environment 460W what consideration he is giving to the supply of water from freeze desalination plants; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Peter WalkerI would refer my hon. Friend to the answer I gave earlier today to my hon. Friend and Member for Dorking (Sir G. Sinclair).