Memories of drought
Sir: I read your leading article with interest as I well remember the hardship caused by the drought of 1976, particularly to the farmers and the tourist industry (‘Troubled water’, 28 July).
I was a director of the South West Water Authority and was deputed to issue drought orders, which included hosepipe bans.
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