§ Mr. GROVESasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware of the persistent refusal of the Epping Forest Commissioners to provide sanitary conveniences on Wanstead Flats, although overtures have from time to time been made by the adjacent authorities; whether he is aware that on each bank holiday fairs are held, attracting many thousands of people from all parts of London, and on Saturdays throughout the year the flats are used for football, cricket and tennis, and on Sundays during the summer months; and whether, under these circumstances, to remedy the present unseemly conditions, he Will bring pressure to bear upon the Commissioners to provide adequate sanitary facilities?
§ Mr. WHEATLEYI understand that the Epping Forest Committee regard this question as one for the local sanitary authorities. I have already made representations to those authorities, and I will consider whether any further action can be taken, but I have no compulsory powers in the matter.