§ Mr. Doddsasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs what progress has been made in dealing with the pollution of the River Thames, and the stanch nuisance that has, for some years, affected the people in the Erith and surrounding areas.
§ Mr. H. BrookeSubstantial improvements to several of the sewage disposal works discharging to the tidal river have been completed or are being carried out, and a number of industrial effluents have been improved. In particular, extensions to the London County Council's northern outfall works are now in full operation. There has been a reduction in the amount of sulphide in the river which must, I am advised, have reduced the nuisance the hon. Member is so rightly concerned about. I am continuing to keep a watch on the position.