§ `.—(1) Chapter I of Part III of this Act shall have effect for the purpose of controlling and reducing pollution in rivers and other sources of water in England and Wales.
§ (2) In the exercise of their functions under the said Chapter, it shall be the duty of the Secretary of State and of the Authority to ensure that in all reasonable circumstances the person who causes any pollution of a river or other water source, whether that person is a body corporate, water or sewage undertaker or an individual, shall bear the cost of remedying that pollution and of taking steps to prevent any recurrence.".—[Dr. Cunningham.]
§ Brought up, and read the First time.
§ Dr. John Cunningham (Copeland)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time.
§ Mr. SpeakerIt will be convenient to take at the same time the following: