§ 40. Mr. Boyd-Carpenterasked the Minister of Health if he is aware of the anxiety which exists about pollution of the River Thames and the danger to health therein involved; and what action he is taking.
§ Mr. BevanI am aware that conditions are unsatisfactory in certain parts of the river, and I am in close touch with the authorities concerned as to the different problems which arise. If the hon. Member would indicate which particular reaches of the river he has in mind I should be glad to make inquiries and to give him such information as I can.
§ Mr. Boyd-CarpenterIs the right hon. Gentleman prepared, in due course, to indicate whether any reaches above tide water are unsafe for bathing on health grounds?
§ Mr. BevanIf the hon. Member will indicate what particular reaches they are, I will make inquiries. At the moment I do not know.
§ Mr. Boyd-CarpenterWould the right hon. Gentleman consider giving a general warning to the public, covering the whole of the river above tide water?