§ Colonel Nathanasked the Minister of Health whether his attention has been drawn to the condition of the River Wandle in the borough of Wandsworth; and whether steps to improve that condition are in contemplation?
§ Sir K. WoodYes, Sir. This portion of the river is vested in the London County Council, who keep a constant watch on its condition. Where necessary, owners of factories are asked to improve the discharges into the river, the river is regularly flushed, and it is patrolled twice a week and accumulations of rubbish removed. The County Council are at present investigating the possibility of improving the flow of the river.