22. Mr. W. M. ADAMSONasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he has received a Report from the Trent Fishery Board concerning the pollution of the river Penk and its tributaries; and whether any detrimental effects have resulted in the provision of water for cattle?
§ The MINISTER of AGRICULTURE (Mr. Guinness)The answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. As regards the second part, I am not in 9 a position to make a statement as the evidence resulting from the inquiry I have caused to be made is inconclusive.
§ Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHYWhat action does the right hon. Gentleman propose to take in this matter when he has considered the evidence?
§ Mr. GUINNESSI had better wait until I know the result of the inquiry.
§ Lieut. - Commander KENWORTHYIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that he is causing a great deal of dissatisfaction by his failure to deal with numerous cases of pollution all over the country?
§ Mr. GUINNESSI really cannot deal with cases in face of conflicting evidence Until I get the result of the inquiry.
§ Mr. WARDLAW-MILNEDoes my right hon. Friend not think that these various complaints rather give rise to the view that it is desirable to appoint a new Commission to go into the whole question?