§ 25. Mr. DORANasked the Minister of Health whether his attention has been drawn to the failure of the Croydon Corporation to deal with the foul smells permeating the districts of West Croydon, Beddington, Mitcham, and Thornton Heath, presumably emanating from the Beddington sewage works; and whether he will take steps to make the corporation carry out its obligations in this matter?
Sir H. YOUNGI am aware that complaints have been made. The Croydon Corporation, after consultation with my Department, are taking the necessary steps to deal with the matter.
§ Mr. DORANIs the right hon. Gentleman aware of the fact that Croydon Corporation have been fiddling with this matter for three years and have done nothing in that connection at all, and in view of the fact that I am a resident in the district and live in that odoriferous atmosphere, may I ask him if he does not think that something ought to be done to stop it?
Sir H. YOUNGI am aware of the situation, and my hon. Friend will notice that the Croydon Corporation, after consultation with my Department. are taking the necessary steps to deal with the matter.