HC Deb 13 June 1940 vol 361 cc1399-400W
Sir I. Albery

asked the Minister of Health whether he has considered the reports submitted by the Gravesend and Milton Water Works Company, showing the danger of pollution to the water supply arising out of sewerage disposal of the military camp at Northumberland Bottom; and, in view of the urgency of this matter, what action is being taken?

Mr. M. MacDonald

I have had under consideration the representations made by the company. Representatives of the War Office and of the company are about to confer as to the action required, and I have arranged for my officers to take part in the discussion.

Sir I. Albery

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he has considered representations made to him concerning the danger to the water supply in the Gravesend district, arising from the sewerage disposal at the military camp at Northumberland Bottom; whether he is aware that the present arrangements are inadequate and constitute a danger to the health of the camp; and what action is being taken?

Mr. Eden

Consideration has been given to the representations made, and the matter is shortly to be discussed at a conference in which representatives of the Water Works Company, the Ministry of Health and the War Office will participate.