RIVER POLLUTION (MONSAL DALE AND MILLER'S DALE).

HC Deb 06 December 1937 vol 330 c22

35. Mr. Short

asked the Minister of Agriculture the cause of the recent pollution of the river in the area of Monsal Dale and Miller's Dale, Derbyshire; and what action is contemplated against those responsible?

Mr. Ramsbotham

My right hon. Friend understands that the causes of the pollution referred to are being investigated by the Trent Fishery Board, within whose district the waters affected lie. The question of taking official action in matters of this nature is one for the Fishery Board concerned, and not for my right hon. Friend's Department.

Mr. Short

If I put the question again a fortnight hence, will the hon. Member be able to give me an answer?

Mr. Ramsbotham

It is not a matter for my right hon. Friend's Department. We will do what we can.