Scotland (Water And Drainage Schemes)

17.

Major Ramsay
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland in how many cases work has commenced on schemes under the Rural Water Supplies and Sewerage (Scotland) Act, 1944.

Mr. Woodburn
Work has begun on 70 water schemes and 68 drainage schemes of which 36 and 44, respectively, have been completed.

18.

Major Ramsay
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland to what extent there is a shortage of labour and materials for carrying out schemes under the Rural Water Supplies and Sewerage (Scotland) Act, 1944.

Mr. Woodburn
Schemes are allowed to start in the numbers justified by the available supplies of labour and materials, and, in general, any minor delays that may take place from time to time arise from only temporary difficulties in delivery dates.