§ Mr. G. Straussasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that many weeks often elapse between the collection of refuse in London and that this gives rise to great inconvenience as well as being unhealthy; and whether he can take steps to lessen the intervals between collection of refuse.
§ Mr. WillinkI am aware of the difficulty which local authorities in London 2243W are experiencing in this matter. It is one instance of the man-power problem which is acute in the Metropolitan area, and I am in communication with my right hon. Friend the Minister of Labour and National Service in regard to it.