§ Mr. Wrigglesworthasked the Secretary of State for the Environment (1) what representations he has received about the responsibility for private drains and sewers which travel under public highways to connect with the public drainage system;
(2) if he will seek powers to transfer to local authorities the responsibility for the repair and maintenance of private drains and sewers which travel under public highways to connect with the public drainage system.
§ Mr. WaldegraveI have received a number of representations about the responsibility for private sewers and drains which extend beyond the curtilage of individual property to connect with the public drainage system and I am aware that problems can occur where they pass under public highways.
I have no plans for any general transfer of responsibility for such drains and sewers to any public authority.