asked what position has been reached with regard to the Strathmiglo water question?

The Local Government Board have pressed the local authority to take steps to introduce a proper water supply into the village of Strathmiglo, but the local authority, after taking a plebiscite of the inhabitants of the village, would not agree to adopt the Board's suggestion. While satisfied that the present supply is not altogether satisfactory, the Board, after careful consideration, have come to the conclusion that the case is not strong enough to justify them in taking legal proceedings against the local authority.

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the minister of the parish would not go into the manse on account of the badness of the water supply?

I am not aware of that. If the Noble Lord will give me any information of the kind I will communicate with the Local Government Board again.