HC Deb 27 April 1953 vol 514 cc91-2W
Sir S. Marshall

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government what towns on the River Severn discharge their untreated sewage into the Severn; and what steps he is taking to compel these towns to treat their sewage in the orthodox manner and thus prevent pollution of the river.

Mr. H. Macmillan

Detailed information of the sewage disposal arrangements of the large number of towns in the Severn Catchment Area is not readily available. Within the limits imposed by the competing needs of other services, I am authorising as much expenditure on sewage disposal as I can.