§ 14. Mr. Hendersonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he has discussed with the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities the need to establish where water mains exist and the question of compensation to those who suffer from burst water mains; and whether he proposes new legislation affecting these matters.
§ Mr. RifkindWater authorities already know the location of their mains. As to compensation for bursts, I am in touch with the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities following our commitment in another place to consider the position.