asked the Minister of Health the date on which application was made to him by the Spilsby Rural District Council to provide a water supply which would supply Culvert Road, Wainfleet; and when he proposes to give permission for this work to commence.

The Council's proposals for a large number of main extensions were submitted in June, 1947, when labour and materials were not sufficient to enable the whole scheme to be approved. The more urgent sections have been completed, and permission has now been given for work to start in July on a section to supply Wainfleet.

I did not catch the last part of the right hon. Gentleman's reply. Does it mean that this particular work will be covered by his permission?

I said that sanction has now been given to the supply of Culvert Road, Wainfleet.