§ 78. Major-General Sir ALFRED KNOXasked the Minister of Health whether he has considered the scheme for the drainage of Amersham, Chalfont St. Peter, Chalfont St. Giles, Chesham Bois, Chenies, Coleshill, Great Missenden, Little Missenden, and Seer Green, an area containing a population of 60,000; whether he is aware that this scheme involves the deposition of sewage at Gerrard's Cross; and whether, in view of the effect that this project would have upon the neighbourhood, he will withhold his consent?
§ Mr. GREENWOODA public local inquiry into this scheme, which involves the provision of purification works in the parishes of Gerrard's Cross and Denham, is to be held by one of my inspectors on the 26th instant. My decision must await consideration of the inspector's report.
§ Sir A. KNOXWill the right hon. Gentleman bear in mind always that if this scheme is sanctioned it will have a disastrous effect on one of the most beautiful districts in Buckinghamshire?
§ Mr. GREENWOODThat is true, but no district wants a sewerage scheme in its midst.
§ Sir A. KNOXAre there not some particularly beautiful districts that ought to be protected?