§ Mr. Hendersonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will seek to amend the Water (Scotland) Act to entitle proprietors of land to wayleaves and compensation for damage in respect of the laying and repairing of water pipes as is the case in England and as is the case with gas and oil pipes.
§ Mr. RifkindNo. Sections 12 and 26 of the Water (Scotland) Act 1946 already provide for compensation for damage caused by laying and maintaining of water mains by water authorities. I understand
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