HC Deb 03 July 1951 vol 489 cc2126-7
22. Mr. Derek Walker-Smith

asked the Minister of Local Government and Planning whether he has now crystallised his intentions in regard to arrangements for sewage disposal in Bishop's Stortford and district; and, if so, to what effect.

Mr. Dalton

Several local authorities are interested in sewerage schemes in the Stort Valley, and I hope that a solution satisfactory to all will soon be found.

Mr. Walker-Smith

What does the Minister mean by "soon"? Is it not over two years since his officials admitted the urgency of the problem? Is it not a fact that the Stortford Urban District Council have not been able to get any information since that time?

Mr. Dalton

No, Sir. I am dependent here on getting local authorities to agree. The interests of local authorities are not entirely at one. The Stortford Urban District Council are only one authority among several. As soon as I can get them to agree we shall be able to move forward.