§ Mr. Geraint Howellsasked the Secretary of State for Wales (1) if it is his 448W intention that capital expenditure on new sewerage schemes in rural areas should be deferred; and if he will make a statement;
(2) by how much the restriction on new sewerage schemes is delaying the building of urgently needed houses in rural areas of Wales.
§ Mr. John MorrisNo restrictions have been specifically applied to rural areas. The Welsh National Water Development Authority consults planning and housing authorities over the provision of sewerage schemes for urgently needed housing, and determines priorities within the limits of the resources available to it.