§ MR. PICKERSGILL (Bethnal Green, S.W.)I beg to ask the President of the Local Government Board whether he is aware that the nuisance (to which his attention was drawn in June last) arising from noisome smoke issuing from the chimney of the "destructor" belonging to the Commissioners of Sewers for the City of London, situated at Lett's Wharf, still continues; that it was particularly offensive on the 15th instant; and that complaint has been made to the Lambeth Vestry by Mr. Shield, Police Magistrate; and whether he will take further, and effectual, steps to abate the nuisance?
§ *MR. RITCHIEIn June of last year a question was asked in the House with reference to an alleged nuisance from noisome smoke issuing from the chimney of the destructor at Lett's Wharf. I communicated at that time with the Commissioners of Sewers for the City of London and the Vestry of the Parish of Lambeth on the subject, but the replies which were received did not confirm the allegation that there was any such nuisance. Since then I have received no communication alleging that such a nuisance exists, but I will make further-inquiries as to the facts.
§ MR. PICKERSGILLI will repeat the question on Thursday.