HC Deb 16 June 1921 vol 143 cc607-8W
Mr. HAYDAY

asked the Minister of Agriculture if recently the War Office proposed to instal a plant for dealing with sewage and other effluent which flows from the Chilwell ordnance depot into the River Trent, but have since disposed of the plant; and will he cause inquiry to be made with a view to preventing further pollution of the river?

Sir A. MOND

I have been asked to reply to this question. I am making inquiry as to the present position of the matter, and will communicate with my hon. Friend.

Mr. HAYDAY

asked the Minister of Agriculture whether his attention has been called to the frequent protests being made by the National Alliance for the Prevention of Pollution of Rivers and Streams, and by angling and boating organisations and public health authorities, having reference to the pollution of the River Trent and its tributaries, which is depleting the river and streams of fish life and also producing unhealthy conditions; and what action does he propose to take?

Sir A. BOSCAWEN

I am aware that the River Trent and its tributaries are polluted and my attention has been drawn to this subject by the Trent Fishery Board. I have not received any communication on the pollution of these rivers from any of the organisations referred to in the question. The general question of pollution is engaging the attention of the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries and of the Ministry of Health. As regards the last part of the question, I would refer the hon. Member to the answer given to the question addressed to me on the 11th April last by my hon. Friend the Member for East Nottingham (Sir J. D. Rees).