HC Deb 24 March 1959 vol 602 cc106-7W
68. Dame Irene Ward

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs whether the float tests he initiated with regard to settling procedure for dealing with pollution of the River Tyne have been completed; and what decisions he will take following the report.

Mr. Bevins

I understand that a report on the float tests is now being considered by a technical committee of the Tyneside authorities who engaged the Consultant to carry them out. Until my right hon. Friend is informed of the Committee's findings I cannot say what decisions will be taken.