§ Mr. Viantasked the Minister of Health whether he has considered the letter, signed by the residents of Harlington Road, Hillingdon, requesting his cooperation and assistance in persuading the local authority to cease from using a disused gravel pit as a dump for house refuse, and thereby causing apprehension concerning the effect on their health; and is it his intention to take any action in regard thereto?
§ Sir K. WoodYes, Sir, and I have communicated with the local authority in the matter. I understand that it is with the object of removing the nuisance caused by the existing gravel pit that the council are filling it, and I am assured that they are supervising these operations, so as to avoid complaint.