§ 76. Mr. Anthony Greenwoodasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs if he will publish in the OFFICIAL REPORT a list of those local authorities which discharge untreated sewage into coastal or estuarial waters.
§ Mr. H. BrookeI regret that this information is not available. I am aware, and I know that the coastal sewerage authorities are aware, that in a number of cases action to clean the sea and beaches is badly needed. Whether the discharge of untreated sewage is objectionable depends of course, on the point of discharge, the direction of the currents, the speed of dilution and other factors, so that each case must be judged separately.
I intend progressively to reduce pollution both of the sea and of the rivers. To this end I am encouraging local authorities to increase investment in sewerage work, and shall continue to do so.