§ 44. Mr. EVERARDasked the Minister of Agriculture the number of prosecutions for the pollution of rivers undertaken by fishery districts in England and Wales in 1924; the cost of these prosecutions; and the amount of fines imposed?
§ The MINISTER of AGRICULTURE (Mr. Edward Wood)No prosecutions for the pollution of rivers were undertaken by fishery boards in England and Wales in 1924.
§ Mr. EVERARDDoes the right hon. Gentleman not think, in view of the fact that so many fishermen are affected, that further steps should be taken to prevent the pollution of these rivers?
§ Mr. WOODI should be glad to take any steps I could in regard to the prevention of the pollution of rivers, and if the hon. Member has any steps in mind, perhaps he will communicate with me.