§ Lord Bleaseasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether they will provide details of the proposals they have to deal with the serious problems of pollution and the unsightly conditions of the lower reaches of the River Lagan, and whether they will indicate the work programme, if any, for the improvement of the river, including banks and adjacent land, between Stranmillis Lock and Queen's Bridge and the time-scale for the completion of the work programme.
The Earl of GowrieSome £11 million has been spent since 1973 on sewerage schemes which have helped to improve the operation of the storm overflow system on the River Lagan. A further £9 million is being spent on other schemes. Some environmental improvement schemes have been carried out; others are being considered.