HC Deb 19 July 1934 vol 292 cc1272-3
19. Mr. DAVID GRENFELL

asked the Minister of Health- whether he has yet received from local authorities in South Wales a resolution calling for the appointment of a joint committee to deal with river pollution; and whether he has decided to take action on the matter?

Sir H. YOUNG

The only resolution which I have received is from the Swansea Town Council, advocating a joint committee to deal with pollution in the Bristol Channel, and I am 'advised that I have no power to set up such a committee.

Mr. GRENFELL

Has the right hon. Gentleman communicated with the town council to that effect?

Sir H. YOUNG

I cannot say, offhand, whether there has been any such communication.