HC Deb 22 February 1968 vol 759 cc170-1W
60. Mr. Peyton

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government if he will recommend the appointment of a Royal Commission to examine on a nationwide basis the question of the disposal of effluent with particular reference to the capital costs over the next 10 years to be met by the Exchequer and by local authorities and the current cost to industry.

Mr. Greenwood

No. I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given in answer to Questions by him, the hon. Member for Haltemprice (Mr. Wall) and my hon. Friend the Member for Bolton, East (Mr. Robert Howarth) on 20th February.—[Vol. 759, c. 215–17.]