HC Deb 26 June 1972 vol 839 cc256-7W
Sir D. Kaberry

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what further measures are contemplated to deal with pollution of rivers in Yorkshire.

Mr. Eldon Griffiths

Prime responsibility for securing improvements rests with the Yorkshire River Authority which has wide powers available under existing legislation to deal with river pollution. I am glad to say that in recent weeks the authority has approved proposals for the reorganisation and strengthening of its pollution prevention department and is allocating additional resources this year for an increase in the staff of the department.