HC Deb 02 February 1972 vol 830 cc113-4W
32. Mr. Douglas

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on estimates available to him on the demand for water for all purposes in Scotland and the supply position in 1980, with forecasts for capital expenditure.

Mr. Younger

The present daily amount of some 450 million gallons supplied by water boards seems likely to rise to about 550 million gallons by 1980. Available supplies at present total 600 million gallons per day and they are due to increase to about 640 million gallons by 1980. Capital expenditure is expected to average about £12 million annually over the period.