HC Deb 17 December 1946 vol 431 cc344-5W
91. Mr. Walker-Smith

asked the Minister of Town and Country Planning when he expects to receive the report of the consultant appointed to examine the possibilities of a scheme for protecting the water supply of the River Lea against possible pollution arising from the construction of new towns; and if he will publish the report.

Mr. Silkin

The joint report of the consultants whom I appointed to advise—in the light of the needs of the Upper Lea Valley generally—on the sewerage schemes necessary for the proposed new towns at Stevenage and Harlow is expected to be received about the end of March. The question of publication will be considered when the report is received.