§ General CROFTasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware of the scientific developments which have recently been achieved in the treatment of sewage for the increase of nitrogenous 2166W and phosphoric contents in Manchester, Worcester, St. Albans, and elsewhere; and, in view of the increasing demand for organic manures, whether the Government are prepared to appoint a Committee to inquire into the whole question of saving waste sewage for agricultural purposes?
§ Mr. HAYES FISHERI have been asked to answer this question. I do not think that the case is one in which the appointment of a Committee of inquiry would be justified at the present time. I am aware of the experiments which are being made at the places referred to, and am keeping the matter under observation. May I remind my hon. and gallant Friend of the terms of my reply to his question on this subject on the 17th ultimo.