HC Deb 25 July 1961 vol 645 c196
16. Mr. Swingler

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs if he is aware of the insanitary smell at Onneley, near Crewe, due to the lack of proper drainage and sewerage; and if he will consult with the local authority about ways and means of removing this nuisance and introducing a reasonable standard of sanitation.

Sir K. Joseph

My right hon. Friend is making inquiries of the local authority, and will write to the hon. Member.

Mr. Swingler

While bearing that in mind, would the hon. Gentleman take note that several years have been spent trying to bring about a limited land drainage scheme to which the Ministry of Agriculture would contribute? This has failed owing to the difficulty of getting local agreement among the farmers. Could the hon. Gentleman's Department take the initiative and propose a proper sewerage scheme for this rural area?

Sir K. Joseph

We must have more facts. We will go as quickly as we can.