§ 36. Mr. McENTEEasked the Minister of Health the position regarding the various sewage schemes in the rural council area of Epping; and whether a grant will be made towards such schemes?
§ Sir K. WOODThree schemes are before me, for Nazeing, Theydon Bois and North Weald Bassett. I have approved in principle the scheme for Nazeing and am awaiting certain further details from the council before issuing loan sanction. Revised proposals are being prepared by the council for the other two schemes. I have no funds at my disposal out of which grants could be made towards the scheme.
§ 37. Mr. McENTEEasked the Minister of Health whether he will take steps to secure that the rural council of Epping shall adopt by-laws requiring cesspools in the vicinity of dwelling-houses to be emptied periodically and to make proper arrangements for the disposal of sewage?
§ Sir K. WOODI have no information as to the necessity for such by-laws in the Epping rural district, but if the lion. Member will inform me of the particular areas he has in mind I will look into the matter.
§ Mr. McENTEEIn view of the existing danger to public health, could not the Department of the right hon. Gentleman make inquiries in regard to the nature of these conditions and the need for improvement?
§ Sir K. WOODNo, Sir. I have had no information, and my right hon. Friend the Member for Epping (Mr. Churchill) is not backward in bringing forward any complaints.
§ Sir A. M. SAMUELDoes this not show that local authorities ought to obtain power to get records of where cesspools and septic tanks are placed?