HC Deb 28 July 1931 vol 255 c2087
15. Mr. ANNESLEY SOMERVILLE

asked the Secretary of State for War whether agreement has yet been reached with regard to the Farnham scheme for the disposal of Aldershot sewage?

The SECRETARY of STATE for WAR (Mr. T. Shaw)

No, Sir. The matter is complicated and is being dealt with as quickly as possible.

Mr. SOMERVILLE

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that to-day is the anniversary of the inquiry held into this matter by the Ministry of Health, and does he not think that it will be well to take steps to prevent the continued pollution of the River Blackwater?

Mr. SHAW

I am aware that the matter has been going on for a long time, but I cannot admit that the delay is due to the War Office. The War Office is anxious that the matter should be finished.