HC Deb 12 December 1929 vol 233 cc656-7
71. Mr. OLDFIELD

asked the Minister of Health if he has yet received the Report of the committee considering the question of the disposal of London refuse?

Mr. GREENWOOD

No, Sir. I recently met the committee and asked for an early Report know that the Committee are doing their best to comply with this request, but they have to make some further investigations before they are in a position to report.

72. Captain CROOKSHANK

asked the Minister of Health whether his attention has been called to the antiquated methods of collecting refuse employed by many local authorities in London; and, if so, whether he can take any action with a view to a general improvement of these methods in the interests of the general public?

Mr. GREENWOOD

I would refer the hon. and gallant Member to the reply given on the 28th ultimo to a question by the hon. Member for Southwark, Central (Mr. Day).