§ Sir G. Foxasked the Minister of Health if he is aware that the delay in emptying the cesspits at Woodcote, near Reading, is a menace to the health of the residents in that locality; and if he will see that this matter is dealt with without further delay.
§ Mr. BevanThe Henley Rural District Council arc not under statutory obligation to empty cesspools in their area, but for the convenience of the householders have provided a service for which a charge is made. Difficulty has arisen recently owing to the lack of suitable 223W labour for this purpose and the local authority are doing their utmost to remedy this shortage.