HC Deb 10 June 1958 vol 589 c17
21 and 22. Mr. Russell

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies (1) to what extent municipal authorities in Colonial Territories arrange for their sewage to be treated together with household and trade refuse and made into compost;

(2) to what extent municipal authorities in Colonial Territories recover valuable materials such as metals, textiles, paper and glass from household and trade refuse before disposing of it.

Mr. Profumo

I have asked the Governments of the territories to provide me with the information asked for and I will write to my hon. Friend when I have received it.