§ MR. THOROLD ROGERSasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department, Whether it is the intention of the Government to take efficient steps to carry out the recommendations of the Royal Commission on the Pollution of the Thames by the outfalls at Barking Creek and Crossness?
THE SECRETARY OF STATE (Mr. CHILDERS)This question has been repeatedly under the consideration of the Metropolitan Board, who have charge of the sewerage of London. They have not yet finally reported to me their conclusions; but I will press the Board for an early answer.
§ MR. THOROLD ROGERSasked whether the right hon. Gentleman was aware that 6,000 tons of liquid muck were emptied into the Thames every day at these points?
MR. CHILDERSsaid, that was a calculation he should be slow to accept the responsibility for; but there was ho question that the subject was a serious one.