§ 50. Mr. Joel Barnettasked the Secretary of State for the Environment if he will arrange to obtain copies of correspondence between the hon. Member for Heywood and Royton and the Department of Trade and Industry on the water supply in the Milnrow area of Lancashire for which he is responsible; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Eldon GriffithsI have seen the correspondence to which the hon. Member refers. The West Pennine Water Board is aware of the difficulties being experienced in this part of its area. It has recently taken steps to clear the mains of debris, improve the filter plant and increase manning, particularly at weekends. Since these measures were put into effect a month ago, there have been no further complaints.