§ 67. Colonel HOWARD-BURYasked the Minister of Health whether, in view of the menace to the health of the rapidly growing communities on the Thames-side areas in Essex, he will take steps to prevent the further dumping of refuse by outside authorities in these areas?
§ Mr. GREENWOODI would refer the hon. and gallant Member to the replies given on the 7th November to a number of questions regarding the disposal of the refuse of London.
§ Colonel HOWARD-BURYIs the Minister aware that these are breding places of millions of rats, and that the fumes and stench are perfectly horrible and a menace to the health of the whole district; and cannot he take steps in his Department to stop it?
§ Mr. GREENWOODI am perfectly aware, and so was my predecessor—
§ Colonel HOWARD-BURYIt is getting worse every day.
§ Mr. GREENWOOD—and that is why a committee was appointed consisting of representatives of all the London 1625 authorities. As have explained in the House, the work of that committee was suspended by the lamented death of Sir John Gatti, but they are meeting again, and I hope to have their report in the next few months.
§ Sir K. WOODWhy is the right hon. Gentleman always falling back on his predecessors?