HC Deb 17 July 1986 vol 101 cc629-30W
Mr. Corbyn

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment what representations he has received on the implications for effluent control policy of dead fish found in the Thames on 8 July.

Mrs. Rumbold

My right hon. Friend has not received any representations on the implications for effluent control policy of dead fish found in the Thames on 8 July.

Due to an unusual set of circumstances, including an abnormal storm, many fish died in the upper tidal Thames.

Sir George Young

We have already strengthened local authorities' powers in this area and issued relevant guidance. We are considering the need for further measures in the light of current research. We hope to publish the second part of the HMO study by the end of the year.