§ 40. Mr. D. G. SOMERVILLEasked the Minister of Health what action he is taking, in view of the representations made to him, respecting alleged defects in the sewerage system existing at Bournemouth and Poole as a result of the discharge of sewage into the sea?
§ Mr. GREENWOODThis matter has been receiving my careful consideration in consultation with the local authorities concerned, who have been and are carrying out improvements at the sewage outfalls with a view to removing the causes of complaint. Further investigation will be made on the completion of these improvements.
§ Sir GEORGE PENNYSeeing that this state of affairs occurs in many 351 coastal towns, is it possible for the Government to appoint an inspector to go round and report upon them?
§ Mr. GREENWOODIt might, of course, divert them from other work. I am always glad to assist local authorities in this matter, and this problem at Poole and Bournemouth is one to which I have given personal consideration.