HC Deb 19 July 1962 vol 663 cc75-6W
Mr. Hale

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs if he is aware of the danger to children caused by neglected standing waters adjacent to unoccupied mills; and if he will take steps to give local authorities who require them the necessary powers to minimise these dangers and to charge the cost to those responsible for the mills.

Sir K. Joseph

Some of these places may no doubt be dangerous to children and the Oldham Corporation have recently obtained powers from Parliament to require them to be fenced by the owner or occupier of the mill if necessary. It is open to other local authorities to ask Parliament for similar powers. I doubt whether the problem calls for general legislation.

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