§ 24. Mr. Shortasked the Minister of Agriculture whether he can now state the cause of the pollution of the River Wye near Morsal Dale and Miller's Dale, Derbyshire; and whether the Trent Fishery Board has decided on a prosecution?
§ Mr. W. S. MorrisonI understand that, as a result of investigations, the Trent Fishery Board have reached the conclusion that the cause of the recent pollution was the accidental breaking of a pipe in the gas works installation of the Buxton Corporation, and have decided to take proceedings against the corporation under Section 8 of the Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries Act, 1923.
§ Mr. ShortAs this pollution is due to the flow from business premises, will the Minister call the attention of his right hon. Friend the Minister of Health to this matter?
§ Mr. MorrisonThe matter is really one for the Trent Fishery Board, and as they have undertaken proceedings against the corporation responsible, I feel that I ought not to say anything about the question in the meantime.