HC Deb 02 April 1941 vol 370 c992
39. Mr. Stokes

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether he is aware that large quantities of sewage sludge are being allowed to go to waste; and what steps he proposes to take to ensure that the maximum quantity is saved for manuring crops?

The Joint Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Agriculture (Mr. T. Williams)

I would refer my hon. Friend to the reply given to the hon. Member for the Forest of Dean (Mr. Price) on 19th February and 6th March, copies of which I am sending to my hon. Friend.

Mr. Stokes

Arising out of those replies, whatever they were, may I ask whether my hon. Friend is aware that practically nothing has been done about this matter in many parts of the country, and will he see that steps are taken and instructions given?

Mr. Williams

If my hon. Friend will look at the replies, he will see that something is being done.