Mr. Johnstonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is aware that the condition of the River Forth in some parts is so polluted with sewage that fanners who are compelled to draw water from it are being refused licences for the public sale of milk; and whether he can say what proposals he has in view either for the cleansing of the River Forth or for the provision of a gravitation water supply for the carse of Stirling?
§ Mr. ColvilleI am informed that Perth County Council have refused registration under the Milk and Dairies (Scotland) Act to the tenant of one farm, the water supply for which is derived from the River Forth. The enforcement of the law relating to rivers pollution prevention is a matter for the local authorities concerned. I understand that the question of providing piped water supplies in Western Stirlingshire is at present under consideration by the county council.