§ Mr. Ethertonasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware of the unpleasant taste of the water supplied during recent weeks in the London area; whether this is due to excessive chlorination; and how long is it likely to continue?
§ Mr. E. BrownI am informed by the Metropolitan Water Board that the taste which has given rise to a small number of complaints in parts of the London area is due either to algal growths or to the fact that, owing to war-time conditions, chlorine is sometimes added in rather more than normal strength. Both are local and temporary phenomena, and neither involves any risk to health.