§ Mr. Woodburnasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is aware of the damage caused by pollution to the 173W fishing in the upper reaches of the Forth estuary; when he expects partial or complete purification to be assured; and what action he is taking in the meanwhile.
§ Mr. NobleI am afraid that there has been little improvement in the condition of the estuary recently. Sewage purification schemes under construction and the Alloa and Clackmannanshire Joint Drainage Scheme recently approved should however greatly improve conditions.