§ Mr. Godman Irvineasked the Minister of Housing and Local Government and Minister for Welsh Affairs what is the cause of the poisonous effluent which has recently been polluting a source of the River Rother, where it has been dumped in the past; and what steps are being taken to prevent a recurrence.
§ Mr. CorfieldI understand that some creosote-like waste was tipped on land at the head of the river and has been washed into the water. The landowner has taken steps to prevent it spreading by damming the stream in two places. The Kent River Board has asked him to remove the waste from the stream 135W and construct an earth embankment between his land and the stream. It is not known where the waste was tipped previously but I understand that the landowner has told the Board that no more of it will be tipped on his land. I have no doubt that the river board will watch the position carefully.