§ 77. Sir F. Medlicottasked the Minister of Health if he is aware of the continued anxiety felt in seaside resorts as to the effect on health of the discharge of sewage into the sea, with particular reference to the risks of poliomyelitis; and if he will take steps to expedite the completion of the investigations now being undertaken by the Public Health Laboratory Service.
§ Mr. Walker-SmithI hope that, in view of the absence of any real evidence of risk, there will not be anxiety in these areas. While there will be no avoidable delay the Public Health Laboratory Service informs me that, by the nature of the investigations, it is impracticable to expedite them.